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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,727.38, 695,766.26 and 179,435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,727.38, 695,766.26 and 179,435.03 is: 269,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,727.38 : 695,766.26 = 179,435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,727.38/695,766.26 = 179,435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,727.38x = 695,766.26 × 179,435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,727.38x = 124,844,842,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,844,842,545.47/463,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,220.34

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