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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,204.44, 692,863.74 and 195,598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,204.44, 692,863.74 and 195,598.12 is: 293,209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,204.44 : 692,863.74 = 195,598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,204.44/692,863.74 = 195,598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,204.44x = 692,863.74 × 195,598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,204.44x = 135,522,844,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,522,844,960.17/462,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,209.74

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