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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,771.32, 718,152.66 and 183,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,771.32, 718,152.66 and 183,283.32 is: 274,923.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,771.32 : 718,152.66 = 183,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,771.32/718,152.66 = 183,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,771.32x = 718,152.66 × 183,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,771.32x = 131,625,403,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,625,403,791.63/478,771.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,923.33

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