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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,458.70, 726,688.05 and 360,042.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,458.70, 726,688.05 and 360,042.70 is: 540,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,458.70 : 726,688.05 = 360,042.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,458.70/726,688.05 = 360,042.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,458.70x = 726,688.05 × 360,042.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,458.70x = 261,638,727,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,638,727,579.74/484,458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,064.05

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