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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,698.99, 691,083.47 and 156,998.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,698.99, 691,083.47 and 156,998.76 is: 235,510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,698.99 : 691,083.47 = 156,998.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,698.99/691,083.47 = 156,998.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,698.99x = 691,083.47 × 156,998.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,698.99x = 108,499,248,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,499,248,238.99/460,698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,510.06

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