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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,734.80, 725,602.20 and 188,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,734.80, 725,602.20 and 188,246.80 is: 282,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,734.80 : 725,602.20 = 188,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,734.80/725,602.20 = 188,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,734.80x = 725,602.20 × 188,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,734.80x = 136,592,292,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,592,292,222.96/483,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,370.20

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