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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,247.40, 722,852.70 and 182,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,247.40, 722,852.70 and 182,612.20 is: 273,722.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,247.40 : 722,852.70 = 182,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,247.40/722,852.70 = 182,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,247.40x = 722,852.70 × 182,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,247.40x = 132,001,721,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,001,721,822.94/482,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,722.00

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