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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,966.62, 691,551.48 and 141,120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,966.62, 691,551.48 and 141,120.91 is: 211,712.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,966.62 : 691,551.48 = 141,120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,966.62/691,551.48 = 141,120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,966.62x = 691,551.48 × 141,120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,966.62x = 97,592,373,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,592,373,463.84/460,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,712.45

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