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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,535.92, 723,808.56 and 182,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,535.92, 723,808.56 and 182,936 is: 274,405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,535.92 : 723,808.56 = 182,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,535.92/723,808.56 = 182,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,535.92x = 723,808.56 × 182,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,535.92x = 132,410,642,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,410,642,732.16/482,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,405.77

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