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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,931.80, 725,897.70 and 188,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,931.80, 725,897.70 and 188,443.80 is: 282,665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,931.80 : 725,897.70 = 188,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,931.80/725,897.70 = 188,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,931.80x = 725,897.70 × 188,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,931.80x = 136,790,920,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,790,920,999.26/483,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,665.70

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