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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,741.59, 690,827.26 and 179,928.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,741.59, 690,827.26 and 179,928.63 is: 269,781.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,741.59 : 690,827.26 = 179,928.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,741.59/690,827.26 = 179,928.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,741.59x = 690,827.26 × 179,928.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,741.59x = 124,299,598,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,299,598,554.50/460,741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,781.59

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