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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,245.81, 696,430.68 and 183,697.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,245.81, 696,430.68 and 183,697.45 is: 275,570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,245.81 : 696,430.68 = 183,697.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,245.81/696,430.68 = 183,697.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,245.81x = 696,430.68 × 183,697.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,245.81x = 127,932,538,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,932,538,276.69/464,245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,570.69

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