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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,296.32, 691,973.76 and 195,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,296.32, 691,973.76 and 195,007.20 is: 292,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,296.32 : 691,973.76 = 195,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,296.32/691,973.76 = 195,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,296.32x = 691,973.76 × 195,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,296.32x = 134,939,865,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,939,865,411.07/461,296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,523.18

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