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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,224.88, 720,741.30 and 240,266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,224.88, 720,741.30 and 240,266.82 is: 360,602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,224.88 : 720,741.30 = 240,266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,224.88/720,741.30 = 240,266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,224.88x = 720,741.30 × 240,266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,224.88x = 173,170,220,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,170,220,193.67/480,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,602.35

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