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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,860.39, 701,488.79 and 183,579.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,860.39, 701,488.79 and 183,579.67 is: 275,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,860.39 : 701,488.79 = 183,579.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,860.39/701,488.79 = 183,579.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,860.39x = 701,488.79 × 183,579.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,860.39x = 128,779,076,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,779,076,151.56/467,860.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,251.08

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