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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,413.94, 725,139.12 and 183,838.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,413.94, 725,139.12 and 183,838.68 is: 275,764.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,413.94 : 725,139.12 = 183,838.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,413.94/725,139.12 = 183,838.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,413.94x = 725,139.12 × 183,838.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,413.94x = 133,308,618,637.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,308,618,637.16/483,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,764.95

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