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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,909.70, 865,364.55 and 514,240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,909.70, 865,364.55 and 514,240.90 is: 771,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,909.70 : 865,364.55 = 514,240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,909.70/865,364.55 = 514,240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,909.70x = 865,364.55 × 514,240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,909.70x = 445,005,845,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,005,845,020.10/576,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,361.35

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