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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,829.80, 694,295.73 and 147,212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,829.80, 694,295.73 and 147,212.90 is: 220,835.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,829.80 : 694,295.73 = 147,212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,829.80/694,295.73 = 147,212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,829.80x = 694,295.73 × 147,212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,829.80x = 102,209,284,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,209,284,399.44/462,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,835.57

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