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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,791, 797,461.74 and 387,136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,791, 797,461.74 and 387,136.92 is: 534,322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,791 : 797,461.74 = 387,136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,791/797,461.74 = 387,136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,791x = 797,461.74 × 387,136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,791x = 308,726,881,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,726,881,841.44/577,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,322.76

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