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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,209.32, 723,331.58 and 182,712.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,209.32, 723,331.58 and 182,712.21 is: 274,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,209.32 : 723,331.58 = 182,712.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,209.32/723,331.58 = 182,712.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,209.32x = 723,331.58 × 182,712.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,209.32x = 132,161,510,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,161,510,631.03/482,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,074.98

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