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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,506.74, 693,834.97 and 142,583.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,506.74, 693,834.97 and 142,583.81 is: 213,898.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,506.74 : 693,834.97 = 142,583.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,506.74/693,834.97 = 142,583.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,506.74x = 693,834.97 × 142,583.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,506.74x = 98,929,631,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,929,631,442.79/462,506.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,898.79

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