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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,965.98, 692,828.68 and 195,589.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,965.98, 692,828.68 and 195,589.38 is: 293,333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,965.98 : 692,828.68 = 195,589.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,965.98/692,828.68 = 195,589.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,965.98x = 692,828.68 × 195,589.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,965.98x = 135,509,931,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,509,931,967.42/461,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,333.14

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