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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,678.33, 693,868.86 and 147,061.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,678.33, 693,868.86 and 147,061.47 is: 220,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,678.33 : 693,868.86 = 147,061.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,678.33/693,868.86 = 147,061.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,678.33x = 693,868.86 × 147,061.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,678.33x = 102,041,374,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,041,374,538.82/462,678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,544.96

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