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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,889, 692,853.66 and 146,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,889, 692,853.66 and 146,369.16 is: 219,560.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,889 : 692,853.66 = 146,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,889/692,853.66 = 146,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,889x = 692,853.66 × 146,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,889x = 101,412,408,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,412,408,217.13/461,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,560.13

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