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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,297.24, 726,654.78 and 184,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,297.24, 726,654.78 and 184,867.72 is: 277,381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,297.24 : 726,654.78 = 184,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,297.24/726,654.78 = 184,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,297.24x = 726,654.78 × 184,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,297.24x = 134,335,012,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,335,012,405.70/484,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,381.33

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