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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,569.88, 721,151.28 and 244,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,569.88, 721,151.28 and 244,082.28 is: 366,273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,569.88 : 721,151.28 = 244,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,569.88/721,151.28 = 244,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,569.88x = 721,151.28 × 244,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,569.88x = 176,020,248,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,020,248,647.32/480,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,273.99

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