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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,999.60, 866,999.40 and 365,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,999.60, 866,999.40 and 365,423.20 is: 548,134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,999.60 : 866,999.40 = 365,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,999.60/866,999.40 = 365,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,999.60x = 866,999.40 × 365,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,999.60x = 316,821,695,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,821,695,146.08/577,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,134.80

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