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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,431.22, 693,680.85 and 196,161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,431.22, 693,680.85 and 196,161.54 is: 294,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,431.22 : 693,680.85 = 196,161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,431.22/693,680.85 = 196,161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,431.22x = 693,680.85 × 196,161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,431.22x = 136,073,503,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,073,503,804.51/462,431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,256.74

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