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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,181.08, 718,160.96 and 254,649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,181.08, 718,160.96 and 254,649.08 is: 381,649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,181.08 : 718,160.96 = 254,649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,181.08/718,160.96 = 254,649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,181.08x = 718,160.96 × 254,649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,181.08x = 182,879,027,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,879,027,755.92/479,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,649.10

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