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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,002.60, 693,263.10 and 195,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,002.60, 693,263.10 and 195,717.80 is: 293,686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,002.60 : 693,263.10 = 195,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,002.60/693,263.10 = 195,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,002.60x = 693,263.10 × 195,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,002.60x = 135,683,928,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,683,928,753.18/462,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,686.50

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