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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,310.58, 693,269.04 and 181,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,310.58, 693,269.04 and 181,631 is: 272,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,310.58 : 693,269.04 = 181,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,310.58/693,269.04 = 181,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,310.58x = 693,269.04 × 181,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,310.58x = 125,919,149,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,919,149,004.24/462,310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,369.17

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