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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,691.80, 725,537.70 and 188,203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,691.80, 725,537.70 and 188,203.80 is: 282,305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,691.80 : 725,537.70 = 188,203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,691.80/725,537.70 = 188,203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,691.80x = 725,537.70 × 188,203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,691.80x = 136,548,952,183.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,548,952,183.26/483,691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,305.70

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