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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,716.07, 718,092.33 and 179,165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,716.07, 718,092.33 and 179,165.11 is: 268,754.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,716.07 : 718,092.33 = 179,165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,716.07/718,092.33 = 179,165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,716.07x = 718,092.33 × 179,165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,716.07x = 128,657,091,294.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,657,091,294.61/478,716.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,754.49

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