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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,014.27, 697,555.23 and 194,871.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,014.27, 697,555.23 and 194,871.24 is: 292,321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,014.27 : 697,555.23 = 194,871.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,014.27/697,555.23 = 194,871.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,014.27x = 697,555.23 × 194,871.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,014.27x = 135,933,452,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,933,452,638.59/465,014.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,321.03

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