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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,242.29, 1,093,863.44 and 196,763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,242.29, 1,093,863.44 and 196,763.32 is: 295,144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,242.29 : 1,093,863.44 = 196,763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,242.29/1,093,863.44 = 196,763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,242.29x = 1,093,863.44 × 196,763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,242.29x = 215,232,202,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,232,202,081.02/729,242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,144.98

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