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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,078.30, 1,093,614.48 and 196,653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,078.30, 1,093,614.48 and 196,653.24 is: 294,979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,078.30 : 1,093,614.48 = 196,653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,078.30/1,093,614.48 = 196,653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,078.30x = 1,093,614.48 × 196,653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,078.30x = 215,062,830,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,062,830,802.92/729,078.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,979.06

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