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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,150.08, 866,034.60 and 240,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,150.08, 866,034.60 and 240,423.36 is: 360,763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,150.08 : 866,034.60 = 240,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,150.08/866,034.60 = 240,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,150.08x = 866,034.60 × 240,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,150.08x = 208,214,948,408.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,214,948,408.26/577,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,763.96

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