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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,280.23, 692,013.74 and 195,040.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,280.23, 692,013.74 and 195,040.31 is: 292,599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,280.23 : 692,013.74 = 195,040.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,280.23/692,013.74 = 195,040.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,280.23x = 692,013.74 × 195,040.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,280.23x = 134,970,569,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,970,569,938.59/461,280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,599.95

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