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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,438.20, 726,657.30 and 360,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,438.20, 726,657.30 and 360,022.20 is: 540,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,438.20 : 726,657.30 = 360,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,438.20/726,657.30 = 360,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,438.20x = 726,657.30 × 360,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,438.20x = 261,612,759,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,612,759,792.06/484,438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,033.30

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