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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,045.96, 691,402.48 and 194,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,045.96, 691,402.48 and 194,827.04 is: 292,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,045.96 : 691,402.48 = 194,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,045.96/691,402.48 = 194,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,045.96x = 691,402.48 × 194,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,045.96x = 134,703,898,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,703,898,627.06/461,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,170.22

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