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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,658.65, 720,003.83 and 244,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,658.65, 720,003.83 and 244,134.60 is: 365,702.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,658.65 : 720,003.83 = 244,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,658.65/720,003.83 = 244,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,658.65x = 720,003.83 × 244,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,658.65x = 175,777,845,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,777,845,814.85/480,658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,702.03

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