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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,459.26, 1,095,688.86 and 197,980.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,459.26, 1,095,688.86 and 197,980.29 is: 296,970.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,459.26 : 1,095,688.86 = 197,980.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,459.26/1,095,688.86 = 197,980.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,459.26x = 1,095,688.86 × 197,980.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,459.26x = 216,924,798,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,924,798,252.57/730,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,970.43

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