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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,271.24, 1,093,906.86 and 196,791.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,271.24, 1,093,906.86 and 196,791.42 is: 295,187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,271.24 : 1,093,906.86 = 196,791.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,271.24/1,093,906.86 = 196,791.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,271.24x = 1,093,906.86 × 196,791.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,271.24x = 215,271,484,327.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,271,484,327.14/729,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,187.13

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