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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,813.32, 727,164.36 and 185,287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,813.32, 727,164.36 and 185,287.25 is: 277,909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,813.32 : 727,164.36 = 185,287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,813.32/727,164.36 = 185,287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,813.32x = 727,164.36 × 185,287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,813.32x = 134,734,280,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,734,280,926.59/484,813.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,909.61

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