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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,614.87, 690,947.06 and 145,096.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,614.87, 690,947.06 and 145,096.47 is: 217,652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,614.87 : 690,947.06 = 145,096.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,614.87/690,947.06 = 145,096.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,614.87x = 690,947.06 × 145,096.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,614.87x = 100,253,978,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,253,978,637.40/460,614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,652.50

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