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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,663.40, 722,276.40 and 182,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,663.40, 722,276.40 and 182,044.40 is: 272,983.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,663.40 : 722,276.40 = 182,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,663.40/722,276.40 = 182,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,663.40x = 722,276.40 × 182,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,663.40x = 131,486,373,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,486,373,872.16/481,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,983.94

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