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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,484.88, 693,711.48 and 196,073.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,484.88, 693,711.48 and 196,073.84 is: 294,104.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,484.88 : 693,711.48 = 196,073.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,484.88/693,711.48 = 196,073.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,484.88x = 693,711.48 × 196,073.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,484.88x = 136,018,673,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,018,673,735.68/462,484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,104.04

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