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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,853.87, 694,280.82 and 196,427.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,853.87, 694,280.82 and 196,427.55 is: 294,641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,853.87 : 694,280.82 = 196,427.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,853.87/694,280.82 = 196,427.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,853.87x = 694,280.82 × 196,427.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,853.87x = 136,375,880,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,375,880,484.59/462,853.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,641.33

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