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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,179.28, 724,604.88 and 183,587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,179.28, 724,604.88 and 183,587.88 is: 275,319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,179.28 : 724,604.88 = 183,587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,179.28/724,604.88 = 183,587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,179.28x = 724,604.88 × 183,587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,179.28x = 133,028,673,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,028,673,756.85/483,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,319.49

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