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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,127.53, 1,080,481.76 and 320,494.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,127.53, 1,080,481.76 and 320,494.97 is: 480,871.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,127.53 : 1,080,481.76 = 320,494.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,127.53/1,080,481.76 = 320,494.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,127.53x = 1,080,481.76 × 320,494.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,127.53x = 346,288,972,759.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,288,972,759.19/720,127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,871.73

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