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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,114.90, 865,672.35 and 340,570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,114.90, 865,672.35 and 340,570.90 is: 510,856.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,114.90 : 865,672.35 = 340,570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,114.90/865,672.35 = 340,570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,114.90x = 865,672.35 × 340,570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,114.90x = 294,822,811,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,822,811,344.62/577,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,856.35

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