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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,891.84, 701,837.66 and 183,716.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,891.84, 701,837.66 and 183,716.30 is: 275,574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,891.84 : 701,837.66 = 183,716.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,891.84/701,837.66 = 183,716.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,891.84x = 701,837.66 × 183,716.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,891.84x = 128,939,020,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,939,020,309.74/467,891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,574.41

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