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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,159.26, 865,935.72 and 310,947.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,159.26, 865,935.72 and 310,947.09 is: 466,526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,159.26 : 865,935.72 = 310,947.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,159.26/865,935.72 = 310,947.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,159.26x = 865,935.72 × 310,947.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,159.26x = 269,260,192,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,260,192,261.06/577,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,526.68

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