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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,332.31, 1,104,368.86 and 196,595.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,332.31, 1,104,368.86 and 196,595.29 is: 294,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,332.31 : 1,104,368.86 = 196,595.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,332.31/1,104,368.86 = 196,595.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,332.31x = 1,104,368.86 × 196,595.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,332.31x = 217,113,716,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,113,716,298.67/736,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,858.33

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