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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,440.92, 718,974.39 and 179,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,440.92, 718,974.39 and 179,758.20 is: 269,567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,440.92 : 718,974.39 = 179,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,440.92/718,974.39 = 179,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,440.92x = 718,974.39 × 179,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,440.92x = 129,241,542,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,241,542,192.50/479,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,567.19

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