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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,010.23, 864,988.02 and 256,993.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,010.23, 864,988.02 and 256,993.81 is: 385,255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,010.23 : 864,988.02 = 256,993.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,010.23/864,988.02 = 256,993.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,010.23x = 864,988.02 × 256,993.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,010.23x = 222,296,566,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,296,566,864.16/577,010.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,255.85

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