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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,256.70, 720,358.92 and 243,593.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,256.70, 720,358.92 and 243,593.19 is: 365,376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,256.70 : 720,358.92 = 243,593.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,256.70/720,358.92 = 243,593.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,256.70x = 720,358.92 × 243,593.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,256.70x = 175,474,527,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,474,527,267.76/480,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,376.54

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