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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,536.93, 727,099.49 and 181,151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,536.93, 727,099.49 and 181,151.97 is: 271,837.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,536.93 : 727,099.49 = 181,151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,536.93/727,099.49 = 181,151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,536.93x = 727,099.49 × 181,151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,536.93x = 131,715,504,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,715,504,093.74/484,536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,837.91

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