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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,977.81, 1,103,966.75 and 196,235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,977.81, 1,103,966.75 and 196,235.93 is: 294,353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,977.81 : 1,103,966.75 = 196,235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,977.81/1,103,966.75 = 196,235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,977.81x = 1,103,966.75 × 196,235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,977.81x = 216,637,945,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,637,945,125.83/735,977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,353.91

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