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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,476.70, 726,715.05 and 360,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,476.70, 726,715.05 and 360,060.70 is: 540,091.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,476.70 : 726,715.05 = 360,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,476.70/726,715.05 = 360,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,476.70x = 726,715.05 × 360,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,476.70x = 261,661,529,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,661,529,603.54/484,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,091.05

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