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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,635.40, 722,234.40 and 182,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,635.40, 722,234.40 and 182,016.40 is: 272,941.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,635.40 : 722,234.40 = 182,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,635.40/722,234.40 = 182,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,635.40x = 722,234.40 × 182,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,635.40x = 131,458,505,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,458,505,444.16/481,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,941.95

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