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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,285.76, 865,619.22 and 289,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,285.76, 865,619.22 and 289,052.12 is: 433,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,285.76 : 865,619.22 = 289,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,285.76/865,619.22 = 289,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,285.76x = 865,619.22 × 289,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,285.76x = 250,209,070,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,209,070,653.75/577,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,423.25

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