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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,427.10, 695,140.65 and 197,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,427.10, 695,140.65 and 197,196.30 is: 295,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,427.10 : 695,140.65 = 197,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,427.10/695,140.65 = 197,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,427.10x = 695,140.65 × 197,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,427.10x = 137,079,164,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,079,164,159.60/463,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,794.45

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