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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,999.95, 696,004.04 and 183,517.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,999.95, 696,004.04 and 183,517.23 is: 275,277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,999.95 : 696,004.04 = 183,517.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,999.95/696,004.04 = 183,517.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,999.95x = 696,004.04 × 183,517.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,999.95x = 127,728,732,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,728,732,572.02/463,999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,277.47

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