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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,202.32, 718,799.16 and 183,714.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,202.32, 718,799.16 and 183,714.32 is: 275,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,202.32 : 718,799.16 = 183,714.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,202.32/718,799.16 = 183,714.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,202.32x = 718,799.16 × 183,714.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,202.32x = 132,053,698,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,053,698,895.97/479,202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,569.82

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