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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,229.60, 865,844.40 and 577,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,229.60, 865,844.40 and 577,229.60 is: 865,844.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,229.60 : 865,844.40 = 577,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,229.60/865,844.40 = 577,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,229.60x = 865,844.40 × 577,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,229.60x = 499,791,016,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,791,016,674.24/577,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,844.40

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