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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,220.10, 718,830.15 and 183,732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,220.10, 718,830.15 and 183,732.10 is: 275,598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,220.10 : 718,830.15 = 183,732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,220.10/718,830.15 = 183,732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,220.10x = 718,830.15 × 183,732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,220.10x = 132,072,173,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,072,173,002.82/479,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,598.15

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