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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,524.10, 692,357.43 and 195,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,524.10, 692,357.43 and 195,286.10 is: 292,959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,524.10 : 692,357.43 = 195,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,524.10/692,357.43 = 195,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,524.10x = 692,357.43 × 195,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,524.10x = 135,207,782,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,207,782,310.72/461,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,959.31

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