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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,629.20, 720,943.80 and 401,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,629.20, 720,943.80 and 401,897.20 is: 602,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,629.20 : 720,943.80 = 401,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,629.20/720,943.80 = 401,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,629.20x = 720,943.80 × 401,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,629.20x = 289,745,294,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,745,294,577.36/480,629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,845.80

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