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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,996.45, 695,998.79 and 183,513.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,996.45, 695,998.79 and 183,513.73 is: 275,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,996.45 : 695,998.79 = 183,513.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,996.45/695,998.79 = 183,513.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,996.45x = 695,998.79 × 183,513.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,996.45x = 127,725,334,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,725,334,028.39/463,996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,272.22

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