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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,277.52, 1,080,580.30 and 246,934.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,277.52, 1,080,580.30 and 246,934.17 is: 370,457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,277.52 : 1,080,580.30 = 246,934.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,277.52/1,080,580.30 = 246,934.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,277.52x = 1,080,580.30 × 246,934.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,277.52x = 266,832,198,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,832,198,881.52/720,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,457.49

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