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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,601.83, 690,902.75 and 179,922.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,601.83, 690,902.75 and 179,922.25 is: 269,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,601.83 : 690,902.75 = 179,922.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,601.83/690,902.75 = 179,922.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,601.83x = 690,902.75 × 179,922.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,601.83x = 124,308,777,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,308,777,311.19/460,601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,883.38

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