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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,218.10, 718,827.15 and 183,730.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,218.10, 718,827.15 and 183,730.10 is: 275,595.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,218.10 : 718,827.15 = 183,730.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,218.10/718,827.15 = 183,730.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,218.10x = 718,827.15 × 183,730.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,218.10x = 132,070,184,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,070,184,152.22/479,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,595.15

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