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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,339.20, 866,008.80 and 388,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,339.20, 866,008.80 and 388,382.40 is: 582,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,339.20 : 866,008.80 = 388,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,339.20/866,008.80 = 388,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,339.20x = 866,008.80 × 388,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,339.20x = 336,342,576,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,342,576,165.12/577,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,573.60

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