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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,205.60, 720,760.38 and 243,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,205.60, 720,760.38 and 243,718 is: 365,806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,205.60 : 720,760.38 = 243,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,205.60/720,760.38 = 243,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,205.60x = 720,760.38 × 243,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,205.60x = 175,662,278,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,662,278,292.84/480,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,806.39

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