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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,270.52, 727,413.30 and 185,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,270.52, 727,413.30 and 185,674.20 is: 278,322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,270.52 : 727,413.30 = 185,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,270.52/727,413.30 = 185,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,270.52x = 727,413.30 × 185,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,270.52x = 135,061,882,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,061,882,546.86/485,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,322.87

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