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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,168.54, 720,704.88 and 243,680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,168.54, 720,704.88 and 243,680.94 is: 365,750.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,168.54 : 720,704.88 = 243,680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,168.54/720,704.88 = 243,680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,168.54x = 720,704.88 × 243,680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,168.54x = 175,622,042,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,622,042,620.99/480,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,750.83

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