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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,742.80, 725,614.20 and 188,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,742.80, 725,614.20 and 188,254.80 is: 282,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,742.80 : 725,614.20 = 188,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,742.80/725,614.20 = 188,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,742.80x = 725,614.20 × 188,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,742.80x = 136,600,356,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,600,356,098.16/483,742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,382.20

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