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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,085.80, 775,628.70 and 377,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,085.80, 775,628.70 and 377,117.80 is: 565,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,085.80 : 775,628.70 = 377,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,085.80/775,628.70 = 377,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,085.80x = 775,628.70 × 377,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,085.80x = 292,503,388,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,503,388,960.86/517,085.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,676.70

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