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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,086.62, 865,644.71 and 273,409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,086.62, 865,644.71 and 273,409.69 is: 410,121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,086.62 : 865,644.71 = 273,409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,086.62/865,644.71 = 273,409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,086.62x = 865,644.71 × 273,409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,086.62x = 236,675,651,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,675,651,811.24/577,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,121.54

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