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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,992.57, 691,463.94 and 176,819.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,992.57, 691,463.94 and 176,819.27 is: 265,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,992.57 : 691,463.94 = 176,819.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,992.57/691,463.94 = 176,819.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,992.57x = 691,463.94 × 176,819.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,992.57x = 122,264,145,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,264,145,644.80/460,992.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,219.34

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