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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,232.65, 720,323.01 and 243,569.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,232.65, 720,323.01 and 243,569.19 is: 365,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,232.65 : 720,323.01 = 243,569.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,232.65/720,323.01 = 243,569.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,232.65x = 720,323.01 × 243,569.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,232.65x = 175,448,492,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,448,492,084.06/480,232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,340.62

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