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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,212.80, 726,319.20 and 188,724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,212.80, 726,319.20 and 188,724.80 is: 283,087.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,212.80 : 726,319.20 = 188,724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,212.80/726,319.20 = 188,724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,212.80x = 726,319.20 × 188,724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,212.80x = 137,074,445,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,074,445,756.16/484,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,087.20

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