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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,534.68, 727,096.11 and 181,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,534.68, 727,096.11 and 181,149.72 is: 271,834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,534.68 : 727,096.11 = 181,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,534.68/727,096.11 = 181,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,534.68x = 727,096.11 × 181,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,534.68x = 131,713,256,739.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,713,256,739.59/484,534.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,834.53

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