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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,968.80, 927,644.40 and 577,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,968.80, 927,644.40 and 577,360.80 is: 866,686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,968.80 : 927,644.40 = 577,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,968.80/927,644.40 = 577,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,968.80x = 927,644.40 × 577,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,968.80x = 535,585,512,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,585,512,899.52/617,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,686.98

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