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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,136.06, 719,179.62 and 254,498.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,136.06, 719,179.62 and 254,498.34 is: 382,000.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,136.06 : 719,179.62 = 254,498.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,136.06/719,179.62 = 254,498.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,136.06x = 719,179.62 × 254,498.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,136.06x = 183,030,019,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,030,019,451.83/479,136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,000.09

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