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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,071.48, 693,131.99 and 146,552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,071.48, 693,131.99 and 146,552.99 is: 219,837.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,071.48 : 693,131.99 = 146,552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,071.48/693,131.99 = 146,552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,071.48x = 693,131.99 × 146,552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,071.48x = 101,580,561,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,580,561,400.73/462,071.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,837.33

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