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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,676.88, 723,266.34 and 182,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,676.88, 723,266.34 and 182,996.32 is: 274,210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,676.88 : 723,266.34 = 182,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,676.88/723,266.34 = 182,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,676.88x = 723,266.34 × 182,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,676.88x = 132,355,078,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,355,078,599.87/482,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,210.52

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