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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,847.71, 691,122.14 and 176,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,847.71, 691,122.14 and 176,523.13 is: 264,727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,847.71 : 691,122.14 = 176,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,847.71/691,122.14 = 176,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,847.71x = 691,122.14 × 176,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,847.71x = 121,999,042,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,999,042,482.48/460,847.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,727.46

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