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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,231.70, 865,847.55 and 203,206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,231.70, 865,847.55 and 203,206.10 is: 304,809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,231.70 : 865,847.55 = 203,206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,231.70/865,847.55 = 203,206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,231.70x = 865,847.55 × 203,206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,231.70x = 175,945,503,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,945,503,830.06/577,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,809.15

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