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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,952, 693,204.48 and 199,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,952, 693,204.48 and 199,296 is: 299,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,952 : 693,204.48 = 199,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,952/693,204.48 = 199,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,952x = 693,204.48 × 199,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,952x = 138,152,880,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,152,880,046.08/461,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,063.28

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