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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,999.30, 866,998.95 and 368,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,999.30, 866,998.95 and 368,565.70 is: 552,848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,999.30 : 866,998.95 = 368,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,999.30/866,998.95 = 368,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,999.30x = 866,998.95 × 368,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,999.30x = 319,546,074,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,546,074,906.02/577,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,848.55

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