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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,986.60, 866,979.90 and 365,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,986.60, 866,979.90 and 365,410.20 is: 548,115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,986.60 : 866,979.90 = 365,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,986.60/866,979.90 = 365,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,986.60x = 866,979.90 × 365,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,986.60x = 316,803,298,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,803,298,654.98/577,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,115.30

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