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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,725.44, 692,063.20 and 195,319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,725.44, 692,063.20 and 195,319.68 is: 292,757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,725.44 : 692,063.20 = 195,319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,725.44/692,063.20 = 195,319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,725.44x = 692,063.20 × 195,319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,725.44x = 135,173,562,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,173,562,763.78/461,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,757.45

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