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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,273.20, 865,909.80 and 553,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,273.20, 865,909.80 and 553,653.60 is: 830,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,273.20 : 865,909.80 = 553,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,273.20/865,909.80 = 553,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,273.20x = 865,909.80 × 553,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,273.20x = 479,414,078,045.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,414,078,045.28/577,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,480.40

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