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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,366, 720,523.02 and 243,702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,366, 720,523.02 and 243,702.54 is: 365,540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,366 : 720,523.02 = 243,702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,366/720,523.02 = 243,702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,366x = 720,523.02 × 243,702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,366x = 175,593,290,102.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,593,290,102.47/480,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,540.63

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