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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,210.82, 723,333.83 and 182,713.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,210.82, 723,333.83 and 182,713.71 is: 274,077.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,210.82 : 723,333.83 = 182,713.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,210.82/723,333.83 = 182,713.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,210.82x = 723,333.83 × 182,713.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,210.82x = 132,163,006,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,163,006,734.24/482,210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,077.23

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