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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,865.20, 866,797.80 and 542,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,865.20, 866,797.80 and 542,873.20 is: 814,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,865.20 : 866,797.80 = 542,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,865.20/866,797.80 = 542,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,865.20x = 866,797.80 × 542,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,865.20x = 470,561,295,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,561,295,438.96/577,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,309.80

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