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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,182.78, 724,610.12 and 183,591.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,182.78, 724,610.12 and 183,591.38 is: 275,324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,182.78 : 724,610.12 = 183,591.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,182.78/724,610.12 = 183,591.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,182.78x = 724,610.12 × 183,591.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,182.78x = 133,032,171,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,032,171,892.77/483,182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,324.74

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