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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,952.80, 1,076,929.20 and 577,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,952.80, 1,076,929.20 and 577,984.80 is: 866,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,952.80 : 1,076,929.20 = 577,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,952.80/1,076,929.20 = 577,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,952.80x = 1,076,929.20 × 577,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,952.80x = 622,448,708,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,448,708,276.16/717,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,977.20

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