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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,865.57, 690,823.35 and 176,478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,865.57, 690,823.35 and 176,478.44 is: 264,535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,865.57 : 690,823.35 = 176,478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,865.57/690,823.35 = 176,478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,865.57x = 690,823.35 × 176,478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,865.57x = 121,915,423,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,915,423,669.46/460,865.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,535.76

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