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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,609.80, 725,414.70 and 188,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,609.80, 725,414.70 and 188,121.80 is: 282,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,609.80 : 725,414.70 = 188,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,609.80/725,414.70 = 188,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,609.80x = 725,414.70 × 188,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,609.80x = 136,466,319,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,466,319,110.46/483,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,182.70

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