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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,838.80, 866,758.20 and 437,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,838.80, 866,758.20 and 437,870.80 is: 656,806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,838.80 : 866,758.20 = 437,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,838.80/866,758.20 = 437,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,838.80x = 866,758.20 × 437,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,838.80x = 379,528,106,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,528,106,440.56/577,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,806.20

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