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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,117.80, 866,114.10 and 377,371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,117.80, 866,114.10 and 377,371.80 is: 566,343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,117.80 : 866,114.10 = 377,371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,117.80/866,114.10 = 377,371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,117.80x = 866,114.10 × 377,371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,117.80x = 326,847,036,922.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,847,036,922.38/577,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,343.71

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