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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,146.60, 865,588.68 and 277,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,146.60, 865,588.68 and 277,440.12 is: 416,097.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,146.60 : 865,588.68 = 277,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,146.60/865,588.68 = 277,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,146.60x = 865,588.68 × 277,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,146.60x = 240,149,027,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,149,027,249.84/577,146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,097.10

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