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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,377.40, 866,066.10 and 472,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,377.40, 866,066.10 and 472,401.40 is: 708,602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,377.40 : 866,066.10 = 472,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,377.40/866,066.10 = 472,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,377.40x = 866,066.10 × 472,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,377.40x = 409,130,838,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,130,838,132.54/577,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,602.10

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