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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,998.30, 866,997.45 and 378,543.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,998.30, 866,997.45 and 378,543.90 is: 567,815.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,998.30 : 866,997.45 = 378,543.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,998.30/866,997.45 = 378,543.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,998.30x = 866,997.45 × 378,543.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,998.30x = 328,196,596,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,196,596,013.06/577,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,815.85

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