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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,341.28, 723,413.40 and 182,718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,341.28, 723,413.40 and 182,718.56 is: 274,040.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,341.28 : 723,413.40 = 182,718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,341.28/723,413.40 = 182,718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,341.28x = 723,413.40 × 182,718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,341.28x = 132,181,054,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,181,054,732.70/482,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,040.52

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