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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,019.80, 720,029.70 and 389,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,019.80, 720,029.70 and 389,818.20 is: 584,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,019.80 : 720,029.70 = 389,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,019.80/720,029.70 = 389,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,019.80x = 720,029.70 × 389,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,019.80x = 280,680,681,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,680,681,600.54/480,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,727.30

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