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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,136.60, 865,704.90 and 311,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,136.60, 865,704.90 and 311,416.10 is: 467,124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,136.60 : 865,704.90 = 311,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,136.60/865,704.90 = 311,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,136.60x = 865,704.90 × 311,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,136.60x = 269,594,443,708.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,594,443,708.89/577,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,124.15

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