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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,716.31, 725,572.17 and 123,886.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,716.31, 725,572.17 and 123,886.47 is: 185,829.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,716.31 : 725,572.17 = 123,886.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,716.31/725,572.17 = 123,886.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,716.31x = 725,572.17 × 123,886.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,716.31x = 89,888,574,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,888,574,871.54/483,716.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,829.12

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