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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,465.20, 726,697.80 and 360,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,465.20, 726,697.80 and 360,049.20 is: 540,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,465.20 : 726,697.80 = 360,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,465.20/726,697.80 = 360,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,465.20x = 726,697.80 × 360,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,465.20x = 261,646,961,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,646,961,531.76/484,465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,073.80

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