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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,534.88, 692,302.24 and 195,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,534.88, 692,302.24 and 195,226.24 is: 292,839.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,534.88 : 692,302.24 = 195,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,534.88/692,302.24 = 195,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,534.88x = 692,302.24 × 195,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,534.88x = 135,155,563,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,155,563,258.78/461,534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,839.33

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