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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,869.20, 866,803.80 and 388,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,869.20, 866,803.80 and 388,912.40 is: 583,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,869.20 : 866,803.80 = 388,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,869.20/866,803.80 = 388,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,869.20x = 866,803.80 × 388,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,869.20x = 337,110,746,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,110,746,187.12/577,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,368.60

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