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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,333.88, 692,015.40 and 195,103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,333.88, 692,015.40 and 195,103.08 is: 292,660.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,333.88 : 692,015.40 = 195,103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,333.88/692,015.40 = 195,103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,333.88x = 692,015.40 × 195,103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,333.88x = 135,014,335,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,014,335,947.43/461,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,660.79

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