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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,277.92, 700,975.18 and 182,931.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,277.92, 700,975.18 and 182,931.74 is: 274,420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,277.92 : 700,975.18 = 182,931.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,277.92/700,975.18 = 182,931.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,277.92x = 700,975.18 × 182,931.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,277.92x = 128,230,609,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,230,609,374.21/467,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,420.43

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