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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,331.42, 696,558.96 and 183,783.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,331.42, 696,558.96 and 183,783.06 is: 275,699.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,331.42 : 696,558.96 = 183,783.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,331.42/696,558.96 = 183,783.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,331.42x = 696,558.96 × 183,783.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,331.42x = 128,015,737,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,015,737,139.22/464,331.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,699.06

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