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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,244.80, 866,304.60 and 377,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,244.80, 866,304.60 and 377,498.80 is: 566,534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,244.80 : 866,304.60 = 377,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,244.80/866,304.60 = 377,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,244.80x = 866,304.60 × 377,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,244.80x = 327,028,946,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,028,946,934.48/577,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,534.24

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