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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,803.41, 701,780.85 and 183,339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,803.41, 701,780.85 and 183,339.75 is: 275,039.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,803.41 : 701,780.85 = 183,339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,803.41/701,780.85 = 183,339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,803.41x = 701,780.85 × 183,339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,803.41x = 128,664,325,593.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,664,325,593.79/467,803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,039.31

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