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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,410.29, 726,664.97 and 185,142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,410.29, 726,664.97 and 185,142.76 is: 277,733.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,410.29 : 726,664.97 = 185,142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,410.29/726,664.97 = 185,142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,410.29x = 726,664.97 × 185,142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,410.29x = 134,536,756,787.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,536,756,787.31/484,410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,733.07

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