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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,256.68, 693,247.14 and 196,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,256.68, 693,247.14 and 196,012.92 is: 293,960.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,256.68 : 693,247.14 = 196,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,256.68/693,247.14 = 196,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,256.68x = 693,247.14 × 196,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,256.68x = 135,885,396,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,885,396,193.05/462,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,960.91

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