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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,946.88, 1,093,346.49 and 196,521.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,946.88, 1,093,346.49 and 196,521.73 is: 294,762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,946.88 : 1,093,346.49 = 196,521.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,946.88/1,093,346.49 = 196,521.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,946.88x = 1,093,346.49 × 196,521.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,946.88x = 214,866,343,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,866,343,704.23/728,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,762.69

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