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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,863.70, 866,795.55 and 388,906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,863.70, 866,795.55 and 388,906.90 is: 583,360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,863.70 : 866,795.55 = 388,906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,863.70/866,795.55 = 388,906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,863.70x = 866,795.55 × 388,906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,863.70x = 337,102,770,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,102,770,284.30/577,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,360.35

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