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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,241.79, 1,093,862.69 and 196,762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,241.79, 1,093,862.69 and 196,762.82 is: 295,144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,241.79 : 1,093,862.69 = 196,762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,241.79/1,093,862.69 = 196,762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,241.79x = 1,093,862.69 × 196,762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,241.79x = 215,231,507,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,231,507,577.19/729,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,144.23

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