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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,987.80, 866,981.70 and 519,084.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,987.80, 866,981.70 and 519,084.60 is: 778,626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,987.80 : 866,981.70 = 519,084.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,987.80/866,981.70 = 519,084.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,987.80x = 866,981.70 × 519,084.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,987.80x = 450,036,848,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,036,848,951.82/577,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,626.90

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