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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,635.40, 692,507.10 and 146,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,635.40, 692,507.10 and 146,124.20 is: 219,203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,635.40 : 692,507.10 = 146,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,635.40/692,507.10 = 146,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,635.40x = 692,507.10 × 146,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,635.40x = 101,192,045,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,192,045,981.82/461,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,203.39

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