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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,087.30, 720,238.20 and 180,570.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,087.30, 720,238.20 and 180,570.45 is: 270,896.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,087.30 : 720,238.20 = 180,570.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,087.30/720,238.20 = 180,570.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,087.30x = 720,238.20 × 180,570.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,087.30x = 130,053,735,881.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,053,735,881.19/480,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,896.01

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