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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,811, 693,950.82 and 182,175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,811, 693,950.82 and 182,175.16 is: 273,158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,811 : 693,950.82 = 182,175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,811/693,950.82 = 182,175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,811x = 693,950.82 × 182,175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,811x = 126,420,601,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,420,601,665.63/462,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,158.16

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