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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,217.80, 726,326.70 and 188,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,217.80, 726,326.70 and 188,729.80 is: 283,094.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,217.80 : 726,326.70 = 188,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,217.80/726,326.70 = 188,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,217.80x = 726,326.70 × 188,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,217.80x = 137,079,492,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,079,492,825.66/484,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,094.70

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