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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,211.40, 865,817.10 and 388,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,211.40, 865,817.10 and 388,254.60 is: 582,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,211.40 : 865,817.10 = 388,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,211.40/865,817.10 = 388,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,211.40x = 865,817.10 × 388,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,211.40x = 336,157,471,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,157,471,833.66/577,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,381.90

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