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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,008.86, 691,513.41 and 145,490.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,008.86, 691,513.41 and 145,490.46 is: 218,235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,008.86 : 691,513.41 = 145,490.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,008.86/691,513.41 = 145,490.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,008.86x = 691,513.41 × 145,490.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,008.86x = 100,608,604,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,608,604,117.07/461,008.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,235.73

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