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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,353.67, 693,924.17 and 182,067.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,353.67, 693,924.17 and 182,067.75 is: 273,256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,353.67 : 693,924.17 = 182,067.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,353.67/693,924.17 = 182,067.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,353.67x = 693,924.17 × 182,067.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,353.67x = 126,341,211,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,341,211,392.18/462,353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,256.64

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