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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,352.72, 718,927 and 142,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,352.72, 718,927 and 142,302 is: 213,422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,352.72 : 718,927 = 142,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,352.72/718,927 = 142,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,352.72x = 718,927 × 142,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,352.72x = 102,304,749,954
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,304,749,954/479,352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,422.70

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