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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,502, 662,273.95 and 439,778.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,502, 662,273.95 and 439,778.08 is: 606,144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,502 : 662,273.95 = 439,778.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,502/662,273.95 = 439,778.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,502x = 662,273.95 × 439,778.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,502x = 291,253,566,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,253,566,165.02/480,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,144.34

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