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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,427.48, 728,140.59 and 130,441.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,427.48, 728,140.59 and 130,441.51 is: 195,662.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,427.48 : 728,140.59 = 130,441.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,427.48/728,140.59 = 130,441.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,427.48x = 728,140.59 × 130,441.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,427.48x = 94,979,757,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,979,757,399.68/485,427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,662.09

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