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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,047.41, 691,404.75 and 194,828.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,047.41, 691,404.75 and 194,828.49 is: 292,172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,047.41 : 691,404.75 = 194,828.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,047.41/691,404.75 = 194,828.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,047.41x = 691,404.75 × 194,828.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,047.41x = 134,705,343,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,705,343,421.33/461,047.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,172.43

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