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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,015.10, 865,522.65 and 577,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,015.10, 865,522.65 and 577,015.10 is: 865,522.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,015.10 : 865,522.65 = 577,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,015.10/865,522.65 = 577,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,015.10x = 865,522.65 × 577,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,015.10x = 499,419,638,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,419,638,442.02/577,015.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,522.65

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