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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,801.20, 866,701.80 and 388,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,801.20, 866,701.80 and 388,844.40 is: 583,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,801.20 : 866,701.80 = 388,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,801.20/866,701.80 = 388,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,801.20x = 866,701.80 × 388,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,801.20x = 337,012,141,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,012,141,399.92/577,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,266.60

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