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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,843.20, 866,764.80 and 365,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,843.20, 866,764.80 and 365,266.80 is: 547,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,843.20 : 866,764.80 = 365,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,843.20/866,764.80 = 365,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,843.20x = 866,764.80 × 365,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,843.20x = 316,600,404,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,600,404,848.64/577,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,900.20

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