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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,997.95, 696,001.04 and 183,515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,997.95, 696,001.04 and 183,515.23 is: 275,274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,997.95 : 696,001.04 = 183,515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,997.95/696,001.04 = 183,515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,997.95x = 696,001.04 × 183,515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,997.95x = 127,726,790,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,726,790,935.84/463,997.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,274.47

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