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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,206.60, 720,761.88 and 243,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,206.60, 720,761.88 and 243,719 is: 365,807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,206.60 : 720,761.88 = 243,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,206.60/720,761.88 = 243,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,206.60x = 720,761.88 × 243,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,206.60x = 175,663,364,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,663,364,631.72/480,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,807.89

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