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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,691, 696,661.26 and 180,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,691, 696,661.26 and 180,234.72 is: 270,206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,691 : 696,661.26 = 180,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,691/696,661.26 = 180,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,691x = 696,661.26 × 180,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,691x = 125,562,547,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,562,547,130.95/464,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,206.54

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