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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,851, 691,126.98 and 176,526.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,851, 691,126.98 and 176,526.42 is: 264,732.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,851 : 691,126.98 = 176,526.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,851/691,126.98 = 176,526.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,851x = 691,126.98 × 176,526.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,851x = 122,002,171,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,002,171,544.81/460,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,732.36

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