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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,633.40, 722,231.40 and 182,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,633.40, 722,231.40 and 182,014.40 is: 272,938.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,633.40 : 722,231.40 = 182,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,633.40/722,231.40 = 182,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,633.40x = 722,231.40 × 182,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,633.40x = 131,456,514,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,456,514,932.16/481,633.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,938.95

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