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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,193.28, 865,965.12 and 277,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,193.28, 865,965.12 and 277,588.84 is: 416,467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,193.28 : 865,965.12 = 277,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,193.28/865,965.12 = 277,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,193.28x = 865,965.12 × 277,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,193.28x = 240,382,253,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,382,253,141.26/577,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,467.52

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