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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,999.60, 866,999.40 and 329,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,999.60, 866,999.40 and 329,167.60 is: 493,751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,999.60 : 866,999.40 = 329,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,999.60/866,999.40 = 329,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,999.60x = 866,999.40 × 329,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,999.60x = 285,388,111,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,388,111,699.44/577,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,751.40

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