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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,386, 797,142.60 and 376,531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,386, 797,142.60 and 376,531.92 is: 519,842.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,386 : 797,142.60 = 376,531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,386/797,142.60 = 376,531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,386x = 797,142.60 × 376,531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,386x = 300,149,633,691.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,149,633,691.79/577,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,842.24

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