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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,009.80, 865,514.70 and 549,453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,009.80, 865,514.70 and 549,453.60 is: 824,180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,009.80 : 865,514.70 = 549,453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,009.80/865,514.70 = 549,453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,009.80x = 865,514.70 × 549,453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,009.80x = 475,560,167,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,560,167,767.92/577,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,180.40

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