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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,853.20, 719,352 and 243,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,853.20, 719,352 and 243,074 is: 364,394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,853.20 : 719,352 = 243,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,853.20/719,352 = 243,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,853.20x = 719,352 × 243,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,853.20x = 174,855,768,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,855,768,048/479,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,394.29

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