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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,265.39, 696,460.08 and 183,717.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,265.39, 696,460.08 and 183,717.03 is: 275,600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,265.39 : 696,460.08 = 183,717.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,265.39/696,460.08 = 183,717.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,265.39x = 696,460.08 × 183,717.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,265.39x = 127,951,577,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,951,577,411.16/464,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,600.08

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