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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,778.20, 721,916.70 and 182,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,778.20, 721,916.70 and 182,095.30 is: 272,859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,778.20 : 721,916.70 = 182,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,778.20/721,916.70 = 182,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,778.20x = 721,916.70 × 182,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,778.20x = 131,457,638,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,457,638,061.51/481,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,859.25

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