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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,249.60, 718,874.40 and 339,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,249.60, 718,874.40 and 339,281.60 is: 508,922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,249.60 : 718,874.40 = 339,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,249.60/718,874.40 = 339,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,249.60x = 718,874.40 × 339,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,249.60x = 243,900,856,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,900,856,631.04/479,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,922.40

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