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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,457.70, 726,686.55 and 360,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,457.70, 726,686.55 and 360,041.70 is: 540,062.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,457.70 : 726,686.55 = 360,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,457.70/726,686.55 = 360,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,457.70x = 726,686.55 × 360,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,457.70x = 261,637,460,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,637,460,829.14/484,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,062.55

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