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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,317.36, 694,982.88 and 182,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,317.36, 694,982.88 and 182,832 is: 274,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,317.36 : 694,982.88 = 182,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,317.36/694,982.88 = 182,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,317.36x = 694,982.88 × 182,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,317.36x = 127,065,109,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,065,109,916.16/463,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,250.70

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