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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,821.08, 701,614.62 and 183,569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,821.08, 701,614.62 and 183,569.40 is: 275,308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,821.08 : 701,614.62 = 183,569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,821.08/701,614.62 = 183,569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,821.08x = 701,614.62 × 183,569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,821.08x = 128,794,974,824.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,794,974,824.63/467,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,308.19

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