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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,340.20, 866,010.30 and 388,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,340.20, 866,010.30 and 388,383.40 is: 582,575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,340.20 : 866,010.30 = 388,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,340.20/866,010.30 = 388,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,340.20x = 866,010.30 × 388,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,340.20x = 336,344,024,749.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,344,024,749.02/577,340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,575.10

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