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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,131.80, 865,697.70 and 535,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,131.80, 865,697.70 and 535,141.40 is: 802,712.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,131.80 : 865,697.70 = 535,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,131.80/865,697.70 = 535,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,131.80x = 865,697.70 × 535,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,131.80x = 463,270,679,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,270,679,154.78/577,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,712.10

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