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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,010.10, 720,015.15 and 291,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,010.10, 720,015.15 and 291,053.30 is: 436,579.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,010.10 : 720,015.15 = 291,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,010.10/720,015.15 = 291,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,010.10x = 720,015.15 × 291,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,010.10x = 209,562,785,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,562,785,457.50/480,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,579.95

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