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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,087.07, 720,237.83 and 180,570.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,087.07, 720,237.83 and 180,570.23 is: 270,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,087.07 : 720,237.83 = 180,570.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,087.07/720,237.83 = 180,570.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,087.07x = 720,237.83 × 180,570.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,087.07x = 130,053,508,814.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,053,508,814.65/480,087.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,895.67

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