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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,069.43, 727,604.19 and 185,641.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,069.43, 727,604.19 and 185,641.86 is: 278,462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,069.43 : 727,604.19 = 185,641.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,069.43/727,604.19 = 185,641.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,069.43x = 727,604.19 × 185,641.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,069.43x = 135,073,795,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,073,795,175.39/485,069.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,462.81

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