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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,568.27, 694,114.85 and 182,282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,568.27, 694,114.85 and 182,282.35 is: 273,526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,568.27 : 694,114.85 = 182,282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,568.27/694,114.85 = 182,282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,568.27x = 694,114.85 × 182,282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,568.27x = 126,524,886,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,524,886,027.90/462,568.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,526.95

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