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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,026.48, 691,613.52 and 194,789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,026.48, 691,613.52 and 194,789.56 is: 292,215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,026.48 : 691,613.52 = 194,789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,026.48/691,613.52 = 194,789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,026.48x = 691,613.52 × 194,789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,026.48x = 134,719,093,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,719,093,250.85/461,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,215.52

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