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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,434.16, 690,745.20 and 194,194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,434.16, 690,745.20 and 194,194.18 is: 291,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,434.16 : 690,745.20 = 194,194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,434.16/690,745.20 = 194,194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,434.16x = 690,745.20 × 194,194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,434.16x = 134,138,697,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,138,697,702.94/460,434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,330.90

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