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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,868.80, 866,803.20 and 368,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,868.80, 866,803.20 and 368,435.20 is: 552,652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,868.80 : 866,803.20 = 368,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,868.80/866,803.20 = 368,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,868.80x = 866,803.20 × 368,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,868.80x = 319,360,810,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,360,810,352.64/577,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,652.80

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