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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,014.10, 720,021.15 and 258,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,014.10, 720,021.15 and 258,830.10 is: 388,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,014.10 : 720,021.15 = 258,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,014.10/720,021.15 = 258,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,014.10x = 720,021.15 × 258,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,014.10x = 186,363,146,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,363,146,256.62/480,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,245.15

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