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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,401.26, 693,601.88 and 129,977.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,401.26, 693,601.88 and 129,977.26 is: 194,965.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,401.26 : 693,601.88 = 129,977.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,401.26/693,601.88 = 129,977.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,401.26x = 693,601.88 × 129,977.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,401.26x = 90,152,471,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,152,471,893.25/462,401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,965.89

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