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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,998.72, 696,002.16 and 183,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,998.72, 696,002.16 and 183,516 is: 275,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,998.72 : 696,002.16 = 183,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,998.72/696,002.16 = 183,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,998.72x = 696,002.16 × 183,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,998.72x = 127,727,532,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,727,532,394.56/463,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,275.61

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