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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,175.31, 718,204.06 and 360,464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,175.31, 718,204.06 and 360,464.95 is: 540,276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,175.31 : 718,204.06 = 360,464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,175.31/718,204.06 = 360,464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,175.31x = 718,204.06 × 360,464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,175.31x = 258,887,390,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,887,390,577.70/479,175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,276.98

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