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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,711.60, 865,067.40 and 483,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,711.60, 865,067.40 and 483,399.60 is: 725,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,711.60 : 865,067.40 = 483,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,711.60/865,067.40 = 483,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,711.60x = 865,067.40 × 483,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,711.60x = 418,173,235,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,173,235,133.04/576,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,099.40

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