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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,383.58, 704,105.08 and 181,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,383.58, 704,105.08 and 181,332.59 is: 272,010.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,383.58 : 704,105.08 = 181,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,383.58/704,105.08 = 181,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,383.58x = 704,105.08 × 181,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,383.58x = 127,677,197,788.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,677,197,788.56/469,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,010.36

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