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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,825.80, 646,238.70 and 194,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,825.80, 646,238.70 and 194,629.80 is: 291,944.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,825.80 : 646,238.70 = 194,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,825.80/646,238.70 = 194,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,825.80x = 646,238.70 × 194,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,825.80x = 125,777,308,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,777,308,933.26/430,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,944.70

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