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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,665.26, 719,118.34 and 180,112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,665.26, 719,118.34 and 180,112.47 is: 270,026.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,665.26 : 719,118.34 = 180,112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,665.26/719,118.34 = 180,112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,665.26x = 719,118.34 × 180,112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,665.26x = 129,522,182,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,522,182,237.50/479,665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,026.19

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