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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,432.22, 693,682.35 and 196,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,432.22, 693,682.35 and 196,162.54 is: 294,258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,432.22 : 693,682.35 = 196,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,432.22/693,682.35 = 196,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,432.22x = 693,682.35 × 196,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,432.22x = 136,074,491,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,074,491,729.17/462,432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,258.24

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