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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,477.01, 725,215.51 and 183,888.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,477.01, 725,215.51 and 183,888.38 is: 275,832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,477.01 : 725,215.51 = 183,888.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,477.01/725,215.51 = 183,888.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,477.01x = 725,215.51 × 183,888.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,477.01x = 133,358,707,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,358,707,327.67/483,477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,832.57

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