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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,069, 1,093,660.74 and 196,582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,069, 1,093,660.74 and 196,582.02 is: 294,888.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,069 : 1,093,660.74 = 196,582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,069/1,093,660.74 = 196,582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,069x = 1,093,660.74 × 196,582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,069x = 214,994,037,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,994,037,463.90/729,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,888.46

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