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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,983.80, 866,975.70 and 519,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,983.80, 866,975.70 and 519,080.60 is: 778,620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,983.80 : 866,975.70 = 519,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,983.80/866,975.70 = 519,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,983.80x = 866,975.70 × 519,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,983.80x = 450,030,266,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,030,266,541.42/577,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,620.90

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