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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,247.74, 1,093,871.59 and 196,768.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,247.74, 1,093,871.59 and 196,768.76 is: 295,153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,247.74 : 1,093,871.59 = 196,768.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,247.74/1,093,871.59 = 196,768.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,247.74x = 1,093,871.59 × 196,768.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,247.74x = 215,239,756,555.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,239,756,555.28/729,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,153.13

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