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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,821.48, 722,452.06 and 182,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,821.48, 722,452.06 and 182,325.24 is: 273,381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,821.48 : 722,452.06 = 182,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,821.48/722,452.06 = 182,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,821.48x = 722,452.06 × 182,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,821.48x = 131,721,245,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,721,245,227.99/481,821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,381.85

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