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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,141.60, 865,712.40 and 577,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,141.60, 865,712.40 and 577,141.60 is: 865,712.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,141.60 : 865,712.40 = 577,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,141.60/865,712.40 = 577,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,141.60x = 865,712.40 × 577,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,141.60x = 499,638,639,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,638,639,675.84/577,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,712.40

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