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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,862.20, 866,793.30 and 542,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,862.20, 866,793.30 and 542,870.20 is: 814,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,862.20 : 866,793.30 = 542,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,862.20/866,793.30 = 542,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,862.20x = 866,793.30 × 542,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,862.20x = 470,556,252,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,556,252,129.66/577,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,305.30

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