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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,542.30, 866,313.45 and 437,574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,542.30, 866,313.45 and 437,574.30 is: 656,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,542.30 : 866,313.45 = 437,574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,542.30/866,313.45 = 437,574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,542.30x = 866,313.45 × 437,574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,542.30x = 379,076,501,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,076,501,464.34/577,542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,361.45

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