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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,110.37, 720,272.70 and 180,593.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,110.37, 720,272.70 and 180,593.43 is: 270,930.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,110.37 : 720,272.70 = 180,593.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,110.37/720,272.70 = 180,593.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,110.37x = 720,272.70 × 180,593.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,110.37x = 130,076,517,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,076,517,428.36/480,110.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,930.45

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