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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,007.80, 720,011.70 and 436,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,007.80, 720,011.70 and 436,462.20 is: 654,693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,007.80 : 720,011.70 = 436,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,007.80/720,011.70 = 436,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,007.80x = 720,011.70 × 436,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,007.80x = 314,257,890,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,257,890,607.74/480,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,693.30

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