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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,427.46, 722,149.35 and 182,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,427.46, 722,149.35 and 182,049.84 is: 273,077.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,427.46 : 722,149.35 = 182,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,427.46/722,149.35 = 182,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,427.46x = 722,149.35 × 182,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,427.46x = 131,467,173,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,467,173,623.60/481,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,077.85

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