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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,250.53, 1,093,875.76 and 196,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,250.53, 1,093,875.76 and 196,771.54 is: 295,157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,250.53 : 1,093,875.76 = 196,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,250.53/1,093,875.76 = 196,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,250.53x = 1,093,875.76 × 196,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,250.53x = 215,243,617,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,243,617,863.87/729,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,157.30

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