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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,907.46, 691,575.03 and 194,730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,907.46, 691,575.03 and 194,730.12 is: 292,185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,907.46 : 691,575.03 = 194,730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,907.46/691,575.03 = 194,730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,907.46x = 691,575.03 × 194,730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,907.46x = 134,670,488,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,670,488,580.90/460,907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,185.53

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