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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,936.80, 691,405.20 and 194,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,936.80, 691,405.20 and 194,997.60 is: 292,496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,936.80 : 691,405.20 = 194,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,936.80/691,405.20 = 194,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,936.80x = 691,405.20 × 194,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,936.80x = 134,822,354,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,822,354,627.52/460,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,496.40

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