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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,239.29, 1,093,858.94 and 196,760.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,239.29, 1,093,858.94 and 196,760.32 is: 295,140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,239.29 : 1,093,858.94 = 196,760.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,239.29/1,093,858.94 = 196,760.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,239.29x = 1,093,858.94 × 196,760.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,239.29x = 215,228,036,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,228,036,253.06/729,239.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,140.48

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