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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,715.80, 725,573.70 and 188,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,715.80, 725,573.70 and 188,227.80 is: 282,341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,715.80 : 725,573.70 = 188,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,715.80/725,573.70 = 188,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,715.80x = 725,573.70 × 188,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,715.80x = 136,573,141,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,573,141,288.86/483,715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,341.70

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