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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,144.39, 723,317.72 and 182,618.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,144.39, 723,317.72 and 182,618.33 is: 273,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,144.39 : 723,317.72 = 182,618.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,144.39/723,317.72 = 182,618.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,144.39x = 723,317.72 × 182,618.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,144.39x = 132,091,073,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,091,073,172.72/482,144.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,965.80

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