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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,090.80, 865,636.20 and 328,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,090.80, 865,636.20 and 328,258.80 is: 492,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,090.80 : 865,636.20 = 328,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,090.80/865,636.20 = 328,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,090.80x = 865,636.20 × 328,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,090.80x = 284,152,700,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,152,700,248.56/577,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,388.20

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