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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,032.70, 720,049.05 and 391,386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,032.70, 720,049.05 and 391,386.30 is: 587,079.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,032.70 : 720,049.05 = 391,386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,032.70/720,049.05 = 391,386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,032.70x = 720,049.05 × 391,386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,032.70x = 281,817,333,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,817,333,498.02/480,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,079.45

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