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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,484, 719,260.56 and 183,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,484, 719,260.56 and 183,996 is: 276,007.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,484 : 719,260.56 = 183,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,484/719,260.56 = 183,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,484x = 719,260.56 × 183,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,484x = 132,341,065,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,341,065,997.76/479,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,007.26

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