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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,143.08, 866,024.10 and 240,416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,143.08, 866,024.10 and 240,416.36 is: 360,753.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,143.08 : 866,024.10 = 240,416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,143.08/866,024.10 = 240,416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,143.08x = 866,024.10 × 240,416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,143.08x = 208,206,361,794.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,206,361,794.28/577,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,753.46

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