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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,998.45, 696,001.79 and 183,515.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,998.45, 696,001.79 and 183,515.73 is: 275,275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,998.45 : 696,001.79 = 183,515.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,998.45/696,001.79 = 183,515.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,998.45x = 696,001.79 × 183,515.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,998.45x = 127,727,275,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,727,275,655.58/463,998.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,275.22

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