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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,052.53, 773,279.31 and 480,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,052.53, 773,279.31 and 480,060.42 is: 716,569.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,052.53 : 773,279.31 = 480,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,052.53/773,279.31 = 480,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,052.53x = 773,279.31 × 480,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,052.53x = 371,220,790,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,220,790,335.91/518,052.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,569.79

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