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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,779.60, 865,169.40 and 576,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,779.60, 865,169.40 and 576,779.60 is: 865,169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,779.60 : 865,169.40 = 576,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,779.60/865,169.40 = 576,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,779.60x = 865,169.40 × 576,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,779.60x = 499,012,060,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,012,060,464.24/576,779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,169.40

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