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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,026.69, 694,566.92 and 178,718.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,026.69, 694,566.92 and 178,718.85 is: 268,088.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,026.69 : 694,566.92 = 178,718.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,026.69/694,566.92 = 178,718.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,026.69x = 694,566.92 × 178,718.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,026.69x = 124,132,201,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,132,201,190.44/463,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,088.65

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