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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,809, 693,947.82 and 182,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,809, 693,947.82 and 182,173.16 is: 273,155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,809 : 693,947.82 = 182,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,809/693,947.82 = 182,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,809x = 693,947.82 × 182,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,809x = 126,418,667,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,418,667,244.51/462,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,155.16

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