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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,059.54, 693,175.71 and 146,431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,059.54, 693,175.71 and 146,431.70 is: 219,674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,059.54 : 693,175.71 = 146,431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,059.54/693,175.71 = 146,431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,059.54x = 693,175.71 × 146,431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,059.54x = 101,502,897,614.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,502,897,614.01/462,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,674.93

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