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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,245.70, 720,342.48 and 243,582.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,245.70, 720,342.48 and 243,582.19 is: 365,360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,245.70 : 720,342.48 = 243,582.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,245.70/720,342.48 = 243,582.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,245.70x = 720,342.48 × 243,582.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,245.70x = 175,462,598,828.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,462,598,828.43/480,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,360.06

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