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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,095.99, 865,371.53 and 337,278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,095.99, 865,371.53 and 337,278.69 is: 505,758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,095.99 : 865,371.53 = 337,278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,095.99/865,371.53 = 337,278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,095.99x = 865,371.53 × 337,278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,095.99x = 291,871,371,674.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,871,371,674.84/577,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,758.80

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