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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,184.65, 720,276.98 and 241,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,184.65, 720,276.98 and 241,036.20 is: 361,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,184.65 : 720,276.98 = 241,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,184.65/720,276.98 = 241,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,184.65x = 720,276.98 × 241,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,184.65x = 173,612,825,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,612,825,001.50/480,184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,554.30

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