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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,566.80, 720,967.80 and 467,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,566.80, 720,967.80 and 467,742.80 is: 700,271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,566.80 : 720,967.80 = 467,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,566.80/720,967.80 = 467,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,566.80x = 720,967.80 × 467,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,566.80x = 337,227,497,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,227,497,481.84/481,566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,271.48

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