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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,087.80, 865,631.70 and 328,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,087.80, 865,631.70 and 328,255.80 is: 492,383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,087.80 : 865,631.70 = 328,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,087.80/865,631.70 = 328,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,087.80x = 865,631.70 × 328,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,087.80x = 284,148,626,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,148,626,188.86/577,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,383.70

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