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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,929.76, 692,914.14 and 146,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,929.76, 692,914.14 and 146,379.68 is: 219,575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,929.76 : 692,914.14 = 146,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,929.76/692,914.14 = 146,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,929.76x = 692,914.14 × 146,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,929.76x = 101,428,550,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,428,550,080.68/461,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,575.70

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