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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,699.62, 691,084.41 and 156,999.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,699.62, 691,084.41 and 156,999.39 is: 235,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,699.62 : 691,084.41 = 156,999.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,699.62/691,084.41 = 156,999.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,699.62x = 691,084.41 × 156,999.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,699.62x = 108,499,830,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,499,830,808.51/460,699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,511.01

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