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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,206.55, 690,027.94 and 179,395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,206.55, 690,027.94 and 179,395.75 is: 268,983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,206.55 : 690,027.94 = 179,395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,206.55/690,027.94 = 179,395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,206.55x = 690,027.94 × 179,395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,206.55x = 123,788,079,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,788,079,817.26/460,206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,983.74

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