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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,216.49, 727,868.49 and 185,684.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,216.49, 727,868.49 and 185,684.97 is: 278,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,216.49 : 727,868.49 = 185,684.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,216.49/727,868.49 = 185,684.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,216.49x = 727,868.49 × 185,684.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,216.49x = 135,154,238,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,154,238,729.60/485,216.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,544.20

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