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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,179.08, 718,157.97 and 254,647.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,179.08, 718,157.97 and 254,647.08 is: 381,646.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,179.08 : 718,157.97 = 254,647.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,179.08/718,157.97 = 254,647.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,179.08x = 718,157.97 × 254,647.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,179.08x = 182,876,830,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,876,830,039.23/479,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,646.11

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