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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,249.59, 1,093,874.35 and 196,770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,249.59, 1,093,874.35 and 196,770.60 is: 295,155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,249.59 : 1,093,874.35 = 196,770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,249.59/1,093,874.35 = 196,770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,249.59x = 1,093,874.35 × 196,770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,249.59x = 215,242,312,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,242,312,174.11/729,249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,155.89

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