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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,965.48, 692,827.93 and 195,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,965.48, 692,827.93 and 195,588.88 is: 293,332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,965.48 : 692,827.93 = 195,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,965.48/692,827.93 = 195,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,965.48x = 692,827.93 × 195,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,965.48x = 135,509,437,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,509,437,373.84/461,965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,332.39

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