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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,682.40, 647,329.20 and 194,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,682.40, 647,329.20 and 194,903.20 is: 292,267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,682.40 : 647,329.20 = 194,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,682.40/647,329.20 = 194,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,682.40x = 647,329.20 × 194,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,682.40x = 126,166,532,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,166,532,533.44/431,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,267.03

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