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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,577.70, 1,316,366.55 and 573,147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,577.70, 1,316,366.55 and 573,147.30 is: 859,720.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,577.70 : 1,316,366.55 = 573,147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,577.70/1,316,366.55 = 573,147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,577.70x = 1,316,366.55 × 573,147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,577.70x = 754,471,933,942.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,471,933,942.82/877,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,720.95

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