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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,227.68, 723,242.70 and 182,604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,227.68, 723,242.70 and 182,604.90 is: 273,869.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,227.68 : 723,242.70 = 182,604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,227.68/723,242.70 = 182,604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,227.68x = 723,242.70 × 182,604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,227.68x = 132,067,660,909.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,067,660,909.23/482,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,869.93

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