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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,960.40, 693,313.76 and 195,907.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,960.40, 693,313.76 and 195,907.59 is: 294,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,960.40 : 693,313.76 = 195,907.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,960.40/693,313.76 = 195,907.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,960.40x = 693,313.76 × 195,907.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,960.40x = 135,825,426,855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,825,426,855.90/461,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,019.63

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