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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,567.77, 694,114.10 and 182,281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,567.77, 694,114.10 and 182,281.85 is: 273,526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,567.77 : 694,114.10 = 182,281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,567.77/694,114.10 = 182,281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,567.77x = 694,114.10 × 182,281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,567.77x = 126,524,397,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,524,397,877.11/462,567.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,526.19

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