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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,015.60, 720,023.40 and 330,716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,015.60, 720,023.40 and 330,716.40 is: 496,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,015.60 : 720,023.40 = 330,716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,015.60/720,023.40 = 330,716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,015.60x = 720,023.40 × 330,716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,015.60x = 238,123,546,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,123,546,763.76/480,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,074.60

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