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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,785.40, 867,190.10 and 340,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,785.40, 867,190.10 and 340,831.80 is: 511,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,785.40 : 867,190.10 = 340,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,785.40/867,190.10 = 340,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,785.40x = 867,190.10 × 340,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,785.40x = 295,565,962,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,565,962,725.18/577,785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,549.73

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