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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,496.62, 692,318.12 and 195,259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,496.62, 692,318.12 and 195,259.13 is: 292,919.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,496.62 : 692,318.12 = 195,259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,496.62/692,318.12 = 195,259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,496.62x = 692,318.12 × 195,259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,496.62x = 135,181,429,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,181,429,356.55/461,496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,919.66

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