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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,777.92, 692,668.80 and 146,456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,777.92, 692,668.80 and 146,456.32 is: 219,685.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,777.92 : 692,668.80 = 146,456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,777.92/692,668.80 = 146,456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,777.92x = 692,668.80 × 146,456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,777.92x = 101,445,723,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,445,723,426.82/461,777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,685.09

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