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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,028.26, 1,093,599.48 and 196,541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,028.26, 1,093,599.48 and 196,541.14 is: 294,827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,028.26 : 1,093,599.48 = 196,541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,028.26/1,093,599.48 = 196,541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,028.26x = 1,093,599.48 × 196,541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,028.26x = 214,937,288,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,937,288,502.61/729,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,827.10

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