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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,872.52, 724,308.90 and 183,353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,872.52, 724,308.90 and 183,353.36 is: 275,030.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,872.52 : 724,308.90 = 183,353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,872.52/724,308.90 = 183,353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,872.52x = 724,308.90 × 183,353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,872.52x = 132,804,470,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,804,470,492.90/482,872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,030.09

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