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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,286.86, 691,979.52 and 195,074.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,286.86, 691,979.52 and 195,074.29 is: 292,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,286.86 : 691,979.52 = 195,074.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,286.86/691,979.52 = 195,074.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,286.86x = 691,979.52 × 195,074.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,286.86x = 134,987,410,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,987,410,098.64/461,286.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,632.25

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