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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,007.60, 720,011.40 and 401,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,007.60, 720,011.40 and 401,858.80 is: 602,788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,007.60 : 720,011.40 = 401,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,007.60/720,011.40 = 401,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,007.60x = 720,011.40 × 401,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,007.60x = 289,342,917,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,342,917,190.32/480,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,788.20

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