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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,998.70, 696,002.16 and 183,515.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,998.70, 696,002.16 and 183,515.98 is: 275,275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,998.70 : 696,002.16 = 183,515.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,998.70/696,002.16 = 183,515.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,998.70x = 696,002.16 × 183,515.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,998.70x = 127,727,518,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,727,518,474.52/463,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,275.60

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