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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,012.54, 795,759.36 and 480,535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,012.54, 795,759.36 and 480,535.06 is: 662,707.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,012.54 : 795,759.36 = 480,535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,012.54/795,759.36 = 480,535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,012.54x = 795,759.36 × 480,535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,012.54x = 382,390,271,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,390,271,803.16/577,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,707.04

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