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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,228.62, 724,555.78 and 183,731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,228.62, 724,555.78 and 183,731.12 is: 275,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,228.62 : 724,555.78 = 183,731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,228.62/724,555.78 = 183,731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,228.62x = 724,555.78 × 183,731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,228.62x = 133,123,444,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,123,444,961.87/483,228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,487.50

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