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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,427.92, 718,955.04 and 179,745.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,427.92, 718,955.04 and 179,745.04 is: 269,547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,427.92 : 718,955.04 = 179,745.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,427.92/718,955.04 = 179,745.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,427.92x = 718,955.04 × 179,745.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,427.92x = 129,228,602,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,228,602,423.00/479,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,547.51

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