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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,322.42, 693,552.56 and 142,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,322.42, 693,552.56 and 142,447.52 is: 213,692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,322.42 : 693,552.56 = 142,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,322.42/693,552.56 = 142,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,322.42x = 693,552.56 × 142,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,322.42x = 98,794,843,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,794,843,183.30/462,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,692.52

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