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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,461.73, 1,095,692.60 and 197,982.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,461.73, 1,095,692.60 and 197,982.76 is: 296,974.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,461.73 : 1,095,692.60 = 197,982.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,461.73/1,095,692.60 = 197,982.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,461.73x = 1,095,692.60 × 197,982.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,461.73x = 216,928,245,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,928,245,059.58/730,461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,974.14

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