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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,250.74, 1,093,876.08 and 196,771.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,250.74, 1,093,876.08 and 196,771.77 is: 295,157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,250.74 : 1,093,876.08 = 196,771.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,250.74/1,093,876.08 = 196,771.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,250.74x = 1,093,876.08 × 196,771.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,250.74x = 215,243,932,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,243,932,422.26/729,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,157.65

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