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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,888.96, 697,602.68 and 194,993.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,888.96, 697,602.68 and 194,993.10 is: 292,602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,888.96 : 697,602.68 = 194,993.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,888.96/697,602.68 = 194,993.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,888.96x = 697,602.68 × 194,993.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,888.96x = 136,027,708,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,027,708,166.54/464,888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,602.58

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