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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,900.06, 726,595.69 and 185,217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,900.06, 726,595.69 and 185,217.07 is: 277,537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,900.06 : 726,595.69 = 185,217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,900.06/726,595.69 = 185,217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,900.06x = 726,595.69 × 185,217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,900.06x = 134,577,924,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,577,924,776.43/484,900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,537.45

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