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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,996.95, 695,999.54 and 183,514.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,996.95, 695,999.54 and 183,514.23 is: 275,272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,996.95 : 695,999.54 = 183,514.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,996.95/695,999.54 = 183,514.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,996.95x = 695,999.54 × 183,514.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,996.95x = 127,725,818,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,725,818,745.88/463,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,272.97

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