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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,511.96, 693,758.06 and 213,193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,511.96, 693,758.06 and 213,193.96 is: 319,786.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,511.96 : 693,758.06 = 213,193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,511.96/693,758.06 = 213,193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,511.96x = 693,758.06 × 213,193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,511.96x = 147,905,028,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,905,028,093.32/462,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,786.39

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