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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,971.30, 927,648.15 and 577,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,971.30, 927,648.15 and 577,363.30 is: 866,690.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,971.30 : 927,648.15 = 577,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,971.30/927,648.15 = 577,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,971.30x = 927,648.15 × 577,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,971.30x = 535,589,997,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,589,997,122.90/617,971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,690.73

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