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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,266.30, 866,336.85 and 377,520.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,266.30, 866,336.85 and 377,520.30 is: 566,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,266.30 : 866,336.85 = 377,520.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,266.30/866,336.85 = 377,520.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,266.30x = 866,336.85 × 377,520.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,266.30x = 327,059,747,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,059,747,513.06/577,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,566.50

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