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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,999.80, 866,999.70 and 419,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,999.80, 866,999.70 and 419,484.60 is: 629,226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,999.80 : 866,999.70 = 419,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,999.80/866,999.70 = 419,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,999.80x = 866,999.70 × 419,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,999.80x = 363,693,022,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,693,022,354.62/577,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,226.90

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