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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,184.70, 865,969.02 and 363,705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,184.70, 865,969.02 and 363,705.96 is: 545,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,184.70 : 865,969.02 = 363,705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,184.70/865,969.02 = 363,705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,184.70x = 865,969.02 × 363,705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,184.70x = 314,958,093,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,958,093,749.36/577,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,679.91

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