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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,999.80, 865,770.90 and 378,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,999.80, 865,770.90 and 378,934.20 is: 567,595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,999.80 : 865,770.90 = 378,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,999.80/865,770.90 = 378,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,999.80x = 865,770.90 × 378,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,999.80x = 328,070,203,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,070,203,374.78/577,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,595.70

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