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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,895.80, 866,843.70 and 368,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,895.80, 866,843.70 and 368,462.20 is: 552,693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,895.80 : 866,843.70 = 368,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,895.80/866,843.70 = 368,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,895.80x = 866,843.70 × 368,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,895.80x = 319,399,136,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,399,136,758.14/577,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,693.30

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