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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,627.52, 866,443.70 and 379,203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,627.52, 866,443.70 and 379,203.44 is: 568,806.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,627.52 : 866,443.70 = 379,203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,627.52/866,443.70 = 379,203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,627.52x = 866,443.70 × 379,203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,627.52x = 328,558,428,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,558,428,222.12/577,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,806.75

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