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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,029.99, 691,378.73 and 194,811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,029.99, 691,378.73 and 194,811.14 is: 292,146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,029.99 : 691,378.73 = 194,811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,029.99/691,378.73 = 194,811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,029.99x = 691,378.73 × 194,811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,029.99x = 134,688,278,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,688,278,563.05/461,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,146.46

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