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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,016.50, 1,093,581.87 and 196,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,016.50, 1,093,581.87 and 196,529.40 is: 294,809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,016.50 : 1,093,581.87 = 196,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,016.50/1,093,581.87 = 196,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,016.50x = 1,093,581.87 × 196,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,016.50x = 214,920,988,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,920,988,761.98/729,016.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,809.50

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