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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,375.20, 866,062.80 and 518,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,375.20, 866,062.80 and 518,326.20 is: 777,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,375.20 : 866,062.80 = 518,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,375.20/866,062.80 = 518,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,375.20x = 866,062.80 × 518,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,375.20x = 448,903,040,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,903,040,085.36/577,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,489.30

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