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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,462.73, 1,095,694.10 and 197,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,462.73, 1,095,694.10 and 197,983.76 is: 296,975.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,462.73 : 1,095,694.10 = 197,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,462.73/1,095,694.10 = 197,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,462.73x = 1,095,694.10 × 197,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,462.73x = 216,929,637,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,929,637,727.82/730,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,975.64

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