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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,537.60, 692,377.68 and 195,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,537.60, 692,377.68 and 195,299.60 is: 292,979.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,537.60 : 692,377.68 = 195,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,537.60/692,377.68 = 195,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,537.60x = 692,377.68 × 195,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,537.60x = 135,221,083,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,221,083,952.93/461,537.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,979.56

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