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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,361.83, 700,761.87 and 182,713.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,361.83, 700,761.87 and 182,713.34 is: 273,960.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,361.83 : 700,761.87 = 182,713.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,361.83/700,761.87 = 182,713.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,361.83x = 700,761.87 × 182,713.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,361.83x = 128,038,543,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,038,543,564.25/467,361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,960.21

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