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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,811.07, 727,160.99 and 185,285.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,811.07, 727,160.99 and 185,285.00 is: 277,906.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,811.07 : 727,160.99 = 185,285.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,811.07/727,160.99 = 185,285.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,811.07x = 727,160.99 × 185,285.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,811.07x = 134,732,019,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,732,019,469.92/484,811.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,906.24

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