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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,755.63, 699,843.46 and 196,744.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,755.63, 699,843.46 and 196,744.85 is: 294,995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,755.63 : 699,843.46 = 196,744.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,755.63/699,843.46 = 196,744.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,755.63x = 699,843.46 × 196,744.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,755.63x = 137,690,596,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,690,596,561.18/466,755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,995.04

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