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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,962.40, 647,749.20 and 195,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,962.40, 647,749.20 and 195,183.20 is: 292,686.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,962.40 : 647,749.20 = 195,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,962.40/647,749.20 = 195,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,962.40x = 647,749.20 × 195,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,962.40x = 126,429,761,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,429,761,653.44/431,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,686.96

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