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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,426.26, 690,573.69 and 144,874.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,426.26, 690,573.69 and 144,874.92 is: 217,291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,426.26 : 690,573.69 = 144,874.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,426.26/690,573.69 = 144,874.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,426.26x = 690,573.69 × 144,874.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,426.26x = 100,046,808,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,046,808,092.86/460,426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,291.71

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