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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,973.60, 640,287.60 and 146,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,973.60, 640,287.60 and 146,346.40 is: 219,460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,973.60 : 640,287.60 = 146,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,973.60/640,287.60 = 146,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,973.60x = 640,287.60 × 146,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,973.60x = 93,703,785,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,703,785,224.64/426,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,460.37

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