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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,386.08, 700,798.32 and 182,737.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,386.08, 700,798.32 and 182,737.50 is: 273,996.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,386.08 : 700,798.32 = 182,737.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,386.08/700,798.32 = 182,737.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,386.08x = 700,798.32 × 182,737.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,386.08x = 128,062,133,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,062,133,001.00/467,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,996.46

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