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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,385.31, 1,093,991.82 and 196,947.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,385.31, 1,093,991.82 and 196,947.87 is: 295,398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,385.31 : 1,093,991.82 = 196,947.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,385.31/1,093,991.82 = 196,947.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,385.31x = 1,093,991.82 × 196,947.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,385.31x = 215,459,358,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,459,358,746.42/729,385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,398.55

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