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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,902, 795,607.62 and 480,425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,902, 795,607.62 and 480,425.33 is: 662,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,902 : 795,607.62 = 480,425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,902/795,607.62 = 480,425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,902x = 795,607.62 × 480,425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,902x = 382,230,053,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,230,053,389.02/576,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,556.30

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