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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,269.04, 718,995.72 and 183,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,269.04, 718,995.72 and 183,758 is: 275,672.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,269.04 : 718,995.72 = 183,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,269.04/718,995.72 = 183,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,269.04x = 718,995.72 × 183,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,269.04x = 132,121,215,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,121,215,515.76/479,269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,672.34

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