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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,991.80, 866,987.70 and 519,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,991.80, 866,987.70 and 519,088.60 is: 778,632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,991.80 : 866,987.70 = 519,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,991.80/866,987.70 = 519,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,991.80x = 866,987.70 × 519,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,991.80x = 450,043,431,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,043,431,410.22/577,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,632.90

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