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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,862.60, 691,293.90 and 145,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,862.60, 691,293.90 and 145,416.20 is: 218,124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,862.60 : 691,293.90 = 145,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,862.60/691,293.90 = 145,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,862.60x = 691,293.90 × 145,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,862.60x = 100,525,332,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,525,332,021.18/460,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,124.30

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