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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,694.62, 865,199.34 and 277,425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,694.62, 865,199.34 and 277,425.54 is: 416,214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,694.62 : 865,199.34 = 277,425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,694.62/865,199.34 = 277,425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,694.62x = 865,199.34 × 277,425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,694.62x = 240,028,394,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,028,394,107.14/576,694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,214.03

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