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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,566.77, 694,112.59 and 182,280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,566.77, 694,112.59 and 182,280.85 is: 273,524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,566.77 : 694,112.59 = 182,280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,566.77/694,112.59 = 182,280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,566.77x = 694,112.59 × 182,280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,566.77x = 126,523,432,900.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,523,432,900.90/462,566.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,524.69

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