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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,841.58, 691,262.46 and 145,323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,841.58, 691,262.46 and 145,323.18 is: 217,984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,841.58 : 691,262.46 = 145,323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,841.58/691,262.46 = 145,323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,841.58x = 691,262.46 × 145,323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,841.58x = 100,456,458,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,456,458,901.82/460,841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,984.80

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