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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,014.60, 720,021.90 and 258,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,014.60, 720,021.90 and 258,830.60 is: 388,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,014.60 : 720,021.90 = 258,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,014.60/720,021.90 = 258,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,014.60x = 720,021.90 × 258,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,014.60x = 186,363,700,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,363,700,390.14/480,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,245.90

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