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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,810.57, 727,160.23 and 185,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,810.57, 727,160.23 and 185,284.50 is: 277,905.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,810.57 : 727,160.23 = 185,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,810.57/727,160.23 = 185,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,810.57x = 727,160.23 × 185,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,810.57x = 134,731,519,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,731,519,635.44/484,810.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,905.49

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