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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,984.80, 866,977.20 and 519,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,984.80, 866,977.20 and 519,081.60 is: 778,622.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,984.80 : 866,977.20 = 519,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,984.80/866,977.20 = 519,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,984.80x = 866,977.20 × 519,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,984.80x = 450,031,912,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,031,912,139.52/577,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,622.40

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