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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,851.64, 694,671.96 and 182,565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,851.64, 694,671.96 and 182,565.72 is: 274,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,851.64 : 694,671.96 = 182,565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,851.64/694,671.96 = 182,565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,851.64x = 694,671.96 × 182,565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,851.64x = 126,823,286,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,823,286,541.21/462,851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,004.19

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