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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,304.10, 865,824.93 and 277,597.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,304.10, 865,824.93 and 277,597.62 is: 416,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,304.10 : 865,824.93 = 277,597.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,304.10/865,824.93 = 277,597.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,304.10x = 865,824.93 × 277,597.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,304.10x = 240,350,939,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,350,939,904.67/577,304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,333.33

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