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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,462.33, 866,005.70 and 417,030.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,462.33, 866,005.70 and 417,030.03 is: 626,494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,462.33 : 866,005.70 = 417,030.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,462.33/866,005.70 = 417,030.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,462.33x = 866,005.70 × 417,030.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,462.33x = 361,150,383,051.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,150,383,051.17/576,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,494.33

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