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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,297.53, 866,106.68 and 240,497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,297.53, 866,106.68 and 240,497.10 is: 360,812.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,297.53 : 866,106.68 = 240,497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,297.53/866,106.68 = 240,497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,297.53x = 866,106.68 × 240,497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,297.53x = 208,296,143,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,296,143,628.14/577,297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,812.46

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