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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,719.08, 864,534.30 and 277,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,719.08, 864,534.30 and 277,369 is: 415,791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,719.08 : 864,534.30 = 277,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,719.08/864,534.30 = 277,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,719.08x = 864,534.30 × 277,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,719.08x = 239,795,014,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,795,014,256.70/576,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,791.71

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