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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,362.82, 723,550.34 and 182,762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,362.82, 723,550.34 and 182,762.92 is: 274,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,362.82 : 723,550.34 = 182,762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,362.82/723,550.34 = 182,762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,362.82x = 723,550.34 × 182,762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,362.82x = 132,238,171,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,238,171,553.42/482,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,146.70

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