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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,307.52, 727,468.56 and 185,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,307.52, 727,468.56 and 185,711.20 is: 278,378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,307.52 : 727,468.56 = 185,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,307.52/727,468.56 = 185,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,307.52x = 727,468.56 × 185,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,307.52x = 135,099,059,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,099,059,239.87/485,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,378.25

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