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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,470.07, 725,205.11 and 183,881.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,470.07, 725,205.11 and 183,881.45 is: 275,822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,470.07 : 725,205.11 = 183,881.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,470.07/725,205.11 = 183,881.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,470.07x = 725,205.11 × 183,881.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,470.07x = 133,351,762,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,351,762,628.78/483,470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,822.17

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