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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,835.18, 672,875.82 and 195,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,835.18, 672,875.82 and 195,923.24 is: 293,720.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,835.18 : 672,875.82 = 195,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,835.18/672,875.82 = 195,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,835.18x = 672,875.82 × 195,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,835.18x = 131,832,010,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,832,010,772.06/448,835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,720.32

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