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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,536.09, 698,306.40 and 141,327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,536.09, 698,306.40 and 141,327.01 is: 211,991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,536.09 : 698,306.40 = 141,327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,536.09/698,306.40 = 141,327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,536.09x = 698,306.40 × 141,327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,536.09x = 98,689,556,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,689,556,448.75/465,536.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,991.20

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