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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,464.98, 719,010.36 and 179,782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,464.98, 719,010.36 and 179,782.08 is: 269,602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,464.98 : 719,010.36 = 179,782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,464.98/719,010.36 = 179,782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,464.98x = 719,010.36 × 179,782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,464.98x = 129,265,178,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,265,178,062.35/479,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,602.96

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