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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,111.38, 723,272.82 and 182,594.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,111.38, 723,272.82 and 182,594.17 is: 273,931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,111.38 : 723,272.82 = 182,594.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,111.38/723,272.82 = 182,594.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,111.38x = 723,272.82 × 182,594.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,111.38x = 132,065,400,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,065,400,251.46/482,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,931.31

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