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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,999.90, 866,999.85 and 389,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,999.90, 866,999.85 and 389,043.10 is: 583,564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,999.90 : 866,999.85 = 389,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,999.90/866,999.85 = 389,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,999.90x = 866,999.85 × 389,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,999.90x = 337,300,309,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,300,309,343.54/577,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,564.65

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