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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,278.68, 690,097.14 and 203,971.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,278.68, 690,097.14 and 203,971.68 is: 305,815.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,278.68 : 690,097.14 = 203,971.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,278.68/690,097.14 = 203,971.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,278.68x = 690,097.14 × 203,971.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,278.68x = 140,760,273,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,760,273,009.00/460,278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,815.32

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