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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,344.80, 866,017.20 and 437,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,344.80, 866,017.20 and 437,376.80 is: 656,065.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,344.80 : 866,017.20 = 437,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,344.80/866,017.20 = 437,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,344.80x = 866,017.20 × 437,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,344.80x = 378,775,831,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,775,831,680.96/577,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,065.20

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