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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,901.24, 701,851.69 and 183,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,901.24, 701,851.69 and 183,725.52 is: 275,588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,901.24 : 701,851.69 = 183,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,901.24/701,851.69 = 183,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,901.24x = 701,851.69 × 183,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,901.24x = 128,948,066,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,948,066,708.13/467,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,588.21

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