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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,131.30, 864,712.80 and 492,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,131.30, 864,712.80 and 492,494.40 is: 737,901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,131.30 : 864,712.80 = 492,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,131.30/864,712.80 = 492,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,131.30x = 864,712.80 × 492,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,131.30x = 425,866,211,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,866,211,608.32/577,131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,901.78

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