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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,577.94, 704,394.88 and 181,391.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,577.94, 704,394.88 and 181,391.79 is: 272,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,577.94 : 704,394.88 = 181,391.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,577.94/704,394.88 = 181,391.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,577.94x = 704,394.88 × 181,391.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,577.94x = 127,771,448,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,771,448,150.04/469,577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,098.49

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