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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,566.79, 719,292.77 and 373,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,566.79, 719,292.77 and 373,057.16 is: 559,541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,566.79 : 719,292.77 = 373,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,566.79/719,292.77 = 373,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,566.79x = 719,292.77 × 373,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,566.79x = 268,337,312,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,337,312,522.98/479,566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,541.07

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