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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,477.36, 718,993.56 and 279,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,477.36, 718,993.56 and 279,855.20 is: 419,652.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,477.36 : 718,993.56 = 279,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,477.36/718,993.56 = 279,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,477.36x = 718,993.56 × 279,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,477.36x = 201,214,086,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,214,086,532.51/479,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,652.95

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