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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,933.49, 722,907.72 and 182,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,933.49, 722,907.72 and 182,555.06 is: 273,835.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,933.49 : 722,907.72 = 182,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,933.49/722,907.72 = 182,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,933.49x = 722,907.72 × 182,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,933.49x = 131,970,458,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,970,458,584.53/481,933.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,835.42

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