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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,320.76, 693,536.40 and 196,046.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,320.76, 693,536.40 and 196,046.67 is: 294,093.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,320.76 : 693,536.40 = 196,046.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,320.76/693,536.40 = 196,046.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,320.76x = 693,536.40 × 196,046.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,320.76x = 135,965,501,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,965,501,743.79/462,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,093.44

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