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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,474.36, 693,755.28 and 181,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,474.36, 693,755.28 and 181,926 is: 272,906.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,474.36 : 693,755.28 = 181,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,474.36/693,755.28 = 181,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,474.36x = 693,755.28 × 181,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,474.36x = 126,212,123,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,212,123,069.28/462,474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,906.21

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