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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,247.56, 696,433.31 and 183,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,247.56, 696,433.31 and 183,699.20 is: 275,573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,247.56 : 696,433.31 = 183,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,247.56/696,433.31 = 183,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,247.56x = 696,433.31 × 183,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,247.56x = 127,934,241,900.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,934,241,900.35/464,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,573.32

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