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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,972.80, 927,650.40 and 577,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,972.80, 927,650.40 and 577,364.80 is: 866,692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,972.80 : 927,650.40 = 577,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,972.80/927,650.40 = 577,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,972.80x = 927,650.40 × 577,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,972.80x = 535,592,687,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,592,687,665.92/617,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,692.98

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