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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,969.80, 927,645.90 and 577,361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,969.80, 927,645.90 and 577,361.80 is: 866,688.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,969.80 : 927,645.90 = 577,361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,969.80/927,645.90 = 577,361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,969.80x = 927,645.90 × 577,361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,969.80x = 535,587,306,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,587,306,586.62/617,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,688.48

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