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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,631.70, 864,807.30 and 546,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,631.70, 864,807.30 and 546,211.80 is: 817,766.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,631.70 : 864,807.30 = 546,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,631.70/864,807.30 = 546,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,631.70x = 864,807.30 × 546,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,631.70x = 472,367,951,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,367,951,986.14/577,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,766.67

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