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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,141.30, 865,711.95 and 364,564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,141.30, 865,711.95 and 364,564.90 is: 546,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,141.30 : 865,711.95 = 364,564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,141.30/865,711.95 = 364,564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,141.30x = 865,711.95 × 364,564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,141.30x = 315,608,190,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,608,190,480.56/577,141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,847.35

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