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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,478.08, 725,217.10 and 183,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,478.08, 725,217.10 and 183,889.44 is: 275,834.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,478.08 : 725,217.10 = 183,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,478.08/725,217.10 = 183,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,478.08x = 725,217.10 × 183,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,478.08x = 133,359,766,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,359,766,397.42/483,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,834.15

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