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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,059.80, 693,111.30 and 146,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,059.80, 693,111.30 and 146,541.40 is: 219,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,059.80 : 693,111.30 = 146,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,059.80/693,111.30 = 146,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,059.80x = 693,111.30 × 146,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,059.80x = 101,569,500,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,569,500,257.82/462,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,818.95

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