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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,755.40, 692,114.70 and 195,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,755.40, 692,114.70 and 195,470.60 is: 292,986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,755.40 : 692,114.70 = 195,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,755.40/692,114.70 = 195,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,755.40x = 692,114.70 × 195,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,755.40x = 135,288,075,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,288,075,677.82/461,755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,986.45

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