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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,981.80, 866,972.70 and 519,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,981.80, 866,972.70 and 519,078.60 is: 778,617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,981.80 : 866,972.70 = 519,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,981.80/866,972.70 = 519,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,981.80x = 866,972.70 × 519,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,981.80x = 450,026,975,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,026,975,354.22/577,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,617.90

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