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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,226.62, 724,552.78 and 183,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,226.62, 724,552.78 and 183,729.12 is: 275,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,226.62 : 724,552.78 = 183,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,226.62/724,552.78 = 183,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,226.62x = 724,552.78 × 183,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,226.62x = 133,121,444,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,121,444,662.95/483,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,484.50

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