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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,411, 693,616.50 and 129,987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,411, 693,616.50 and 129,987 is: 194,980.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,411 : 693,616.50 = 129,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,411/693,616.50 = 129,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,411x = 693,616.50 × 129,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,411x = 90,161,127,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,161,127,985.50/462,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,980.50

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