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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,171.74, 795,457.59 and 415,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,171.74, 795,457.59 and 415,441.82 is: 573,555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,171.74 : 795,457.59 = 415,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,171.74/795,457.59 = 415,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,171.74x = 795,457.59 × 415,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,171.74x = 330,466,348,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,466,348,922.41/576,171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,555.29

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