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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,719.76, 647,657.56 and 195,173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,719.76, 647,657.56 and 195,173.84 is: 292,795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,719.76 : 647,657.56 = 195,173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,719.76/647,657.56 = 195,173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,719.76x = 647,657.56 × 195,173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,719.76x = 126,405,812,990.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,405,812,990.23/431,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,795.99

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