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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,901, 795,606.24 and 480,424.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,901, 795,606.24 and 480,424.33 is: 662,554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,901 : 795,606.24 = 480,424.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,901/795,606.24 = 480,424.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,901x = 795,606.24 × 480,424.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,901x = 382,228,594,795.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,228,594,795.82/576,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,554.92

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