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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,637.02, 1,092,954.56 and 196,158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,637.02, 1,092,954.56 and 196,158.63 is: 294,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,637.02 : 1,092,954.56 = 196,158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,637.02/1,092,954.56 = 196,158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,637.02x = 1,092,954.56 × 196,158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,637.02x = 214,392,468,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,392,468,161.06/728,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,237.68

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