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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,703.24, 693,796.96 and 142,764.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,703.24, 693,796.96 and 142,764.27 is: 214,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,703.24 : 693,796.96 = 142,764.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,703.24/693,796.96 = 142,764.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,703.24x = 693,796.96 × 142,764.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,703.24x = 99,049,418,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,049,418,001.94/462,703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,066.84

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