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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,346.80, 727,674.60 and 185,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,346.80, 727,674.60 and 185,711.60 is: 278,435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,346.80 : 727,674.60 = 185,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,346.80/727,674.60 = 185,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,346.80x = 727,674.60 × 185,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,346.80x = 135,137,614,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,137,614,245.36/485,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,435.16

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