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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,237.40, 865,856.10 and 417,805.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,237.40, 865,856.10 and 417,805.10 is: 626,707.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,237.40 : 865,856.10 = 417,805.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,237.40/865,856.10 = 417,805.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,237.40x = 865,856.10 × 417,805.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,237.40x = 361,759,094,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,759,094,446.11/577,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,707.65

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