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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,423.21, 726,638.46 and 184,823.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,423.21, 726,638.46 and 184,823.25 is: 277,236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,423.21 : 726,638.46 = 184,823.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,423.21/726,638.46 = 184,823.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,423.21x = 726,638.46 × 184,823.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,423.21x = 134,299,679,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,299,679,373.84/484,423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,236.26

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