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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,285.77, 718,381.98 and 299,453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,285.77, 718,381.98 and 299,453.89 is: 448,839.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,285.77 : 718,381.98 = 299,453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,285.77/718,381.98 = 299,453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,285.77x = 718,381.98 × 299,453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,285.77x = 215,122,273,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,122,273,327.72/479,285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,839.27

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