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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,253.58, 1,093,880.30 and 196,774.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,253.58, 1,093,880.30 and 196,774.59 is: 295,161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,253.58 : 1,093,880.30 = 196,774.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,253.58/1,093,880.30 = 196,774.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,253.58x = 1,093,880.30 × 196,774.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,253.58x = 215,247,848,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,247,848,033.51/729,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,161.87

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