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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,021.80, 720,032.70 and 346,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,021.80, 720,032.70 and 346,620.20 is: 519,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,021.80 : 720,032.70 = 346,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,021.80/720,032.70 = 346,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,021.80x = 720,032.70 × 346,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,021.80x = 249,577,878,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,577,878,480.54/480,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,930.30

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