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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,014.30, 720,021.45 and 355,598.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,014.30, 720,021.45 and 355,598.30 is: 533,397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,014.30 : 720,021.45 = 355,598.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,014.30/720,021.45 = 355,598.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,014.30x = 720,021.45 × 355,598.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,014.30x = 256,038,403,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,038,403,583.54/480,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,397.45

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