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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,187.40, 796,285.72 and 383,688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,187.40, 796,285.72 and 383,688.68 is: 529,335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,187.40 : 796,285.72 = 383,688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,187.40/796,285.72 = 383,688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,187.40x = 796,285.72 × 383,688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,187.40x = 305,525,816,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,525,816,809.65/577,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,335.56

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