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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,364.44, 859,958.52 and 551,459.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,364.44, 859,958.52 and 551,459.42 is: 821,374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,364.44 : 859,958.52 = 551,459.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,364.44/859,958.52 = 551,459.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,364.44x = 859,958.52 × 551,459.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,364.44x = 474,232,226,663.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,232,226,663.26/577,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,374.15

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