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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,256.50, 696,446.71 and 183,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,256.50, 696,446.71 and 183,708.14 is: 275,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,256.50 : 696,446.71 = 183,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,256.50/696,446.71 = 183,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,256.50x = 696,446.71 × 183,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,256.50x = 127,942,925,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,942,925,761.72/464,256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,586.72

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