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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,260.23, 865,523.57 and 506,325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,260.23, 865,523.57 and 506,325.33 is: 759,166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,260.23 : 865,523.57 = 506,325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,260.23/865,523.57 = 506,325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,260.23x = 865,523.57 × 506,325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,260.23x = 438,236,504,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,236,504,671.40/577,260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,166.29

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