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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,473.70, 726,710.55 and 360,057.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,473.70, 726,710.55 and 360,057.70 is: 540,086.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,473.70 : 726,710.55 = 360,057.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,473.70/726,710.55 = 360,057.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,473.70x = 726,710.55 × 360,057.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,473.70x = 261,657,729,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,657,729,198.74/484,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,086.55

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