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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,996.20, 695,998.41 and 183,513.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,996.20, 695,998.41 and 183,513.48 is: 275,271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,996.20 : 695,998.41 = 183,513.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,996.20/695,998.41 = 183,513.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,996.20x = 695,998.41 × 183,513.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,996.20x = 127,725,090,293.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,725,090,293.57/463,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,271.85

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