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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,427.53, 718,954.25 and 179,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,427.53, 718,954.25 and 179,744.54 is: 269,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,427.53 : 718,954.25 = 179,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,427.53/718,954.25 = 179,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,427.53x = 718,954.25 × 179,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,427.53x = 129,228,096,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,228,096,453.80/479,427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,546.68

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