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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,427.50, 693,641.28 and 130,003.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,427.50, 693,641.28 and 130,003.50 is: 195,005.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,427.50 : 693,641.28 = 130,003.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,427.50/693,641.28 = 130,003.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,427.50x = 693,641.28 × 130,003.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,427.50x = 90,175,794,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,175,794,144.48/462,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,005.26

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