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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,858.76, 692,807.70 and 146,308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,858.76, 692,807.70 and 146,308.68 is: 219,469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,858.76 : 692,807.70 = 146,308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,858.76/692,807.70 = 146,308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,858.76x = 692,807.70 × 146,308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,858.76x = 101,363,780,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,363,780,080.84/461,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,469.22

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