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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,282.12, 720,423.18 and 184,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,282.12, 720,423.18 and 184,725 is: 277,087.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,282.12 : 720,423.18 = 184,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,282.12/720,423.18 = 184,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,282.12x = 720,423.18 × 184,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,282.12x = 133,080,171,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,080,171,925.50/480,282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,087.50

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