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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,971.80, 927,648.90 and 577,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,971.80, 927,648.90 and 577,363.80 is: 866,691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,971.80 : 927,648.90 = 577,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,971.80/927,648.90 = 577,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,971.80x = 927,648.90 × 577,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,971.80x = 535,590,893,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,590,893,969.82/617,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,691.48

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