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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,248.74, 1,093,873.09 and 196,769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,248.74, 1,093,873.09 and 196,769.76 is: 295,154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,248.74 : 1,093,873.09 = 196,769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,248.74/1,093,873.09 = 196,769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,248.74x = 1,093,873.09 × 196,769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,248.74x = 215,241,145,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,241,145,389.76/729,248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,154.63

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