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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,012.78, 699,020.82 and 141,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,012.78, 699,020.82 and 141,804 is: 212,706.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,012.78 : 699,020.82 = 141,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,012.78/699,020.82 = 141,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,012.78x = 699,020.82 × 141,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,012.78x = 99,123,948,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,123,948,359.28/466,012.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,706.50

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