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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,178.72, 666,679.26 and 292,188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,178.72, 666,679.26 and 292,188.02 is: 403,154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,178.72 : 666,679.26 = 292,188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,178.72/666,679.26 = 292,188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,178.72x = 666,679.26 × 292,188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,178.72x = 194,795,692,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,795,692,954.47/483,178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,154.54

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