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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,285.82, 691,957.86 and 195,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,285.82, 691,957.86 and 195,011.28 is: 292,529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,285.82 : 691,957.86 = 195,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,285.82/691,957.86 = 195,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,285.82x = 691,957.86 × 195,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,285.82x = 134,939,587,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,939,587,984.66/461,285.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,529.23

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