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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,351.26, 700,746.11 and 182,702.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,351.26, 700,746.11 and 182,702.78 is: 273,944.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,351.26 : 700,746.11 = 182,702.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,351.26/700,746.11 = 182,702.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,351.26x = 700,746.11 × 182,702.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,351.26x = 128,028,259,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,028,259,952.98/467,351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,944.40

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