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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,997.60, 863,996.40 and 482,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,997.60, 863,996.40 and 482,685.60 is: 724,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,997.60 : 863,996.40 = 482,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,997.60/863,996.40 = 482,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,997.60x = 863,996.40 × 482,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,997.60x = 417,038,620,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,038,620,731.84/575,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,028.40

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