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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,515.06, 634,882.73 and 183,478.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,515.06, 634,882.73 and 183,478.14 is: 275,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,515.06 : 634,882.73 = 183,478.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,515.06/634,882.73 = 183,478.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,515.06x = 634,882.73 × 183,478.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,515.06x = 116,487,101,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,487,101,501.13/423,515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,048.31

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