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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,222.62, 724,546.77 and 183,725.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,222.62, 724,546.77 and 183,725.12 is: 275,478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,222.62 : 724,546.77 = 183,725.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,222.62/724,546.77 = 183,725.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,222.62x = 724,546.77 × 183,725.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,222.62x = 133,117,442,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,117,442,263.86/483,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,478.50

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