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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,971.72, 1,130,956.86 and 193,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,971.72, 1,130,956.86 and 193,005.32 is: 289,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,971.72 : 1,130,956.86 = 193,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,971.72/1,130,956.86 = 193,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,971.72x = 1,130,956.86 × 193,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,971.72x = 218,280,690,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,280,690,670.50/753,971.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,507.80

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