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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,059.94, 691,423.50 and 194,841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,059.94, 691,423.50 and 194,841.02 is: 292,191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,059.94 : 691,423.50 = 194,841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,059.94/691,423.50 = 194,841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,059.94x = 691,423.50 × 194,841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,059.94x = 134,717,659,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,717,659,991.97/461,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,191.21

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