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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,253.24, 1,093,879.83 and 196,774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,253.24, 1,093,879.83 and 196,774.27 is: 295,161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,253.24 : 1,093,879.83 = 196,774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,253.24/1,093,879.83 = 196,774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,253.24x = 1,093,879.83 × 196,774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,253.24x = 215,247,405,015.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,247,405,015.97/729,253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,161.40

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