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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,465.98, 719,011.86 and 179,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,465.98, 719,011.86 and 179,783.08 is: 269,604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,465.98 : 719,011.86 = 179,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,465.98/719,011.86 = 179,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,465.98x = 719,011.86 × 179,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,465.98x = 129,266,166,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,266,166,747.33/479,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,604.46

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