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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,979.04, 693,054.96 and 146,351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,979.04, 693,054.96 and 146,351.20 is: 219,554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,979.04 : 693,054.96 = 146,351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,979.04/693,054.96 = 146,351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,979.04x = 693,054.96 × 146,351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,979.04x = 101,429,425,061.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,429,425,061.95/461,979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,554.17

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