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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,221.10, 718,831.65 and 183,733.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,221.10, 718,831.65 and 183,733.10 is: 275,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,221.10 : 718,831.65 = 183,733.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,221.10/718,831.65 = 183,733.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,221.10x = 718,831.65 × 183,733.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,221.10x = 132,073,167,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,073,167,432.62/479,221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,599.65

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