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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,322.40, 865,983.60 and 203,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,322.40, 865,983.60 and 203,383.20 is: 305,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,322.40 : 865,983.60 = 203,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,322.40/865,983.60 = 203,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,322.40x = 865,983.60 × 203,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,322.40x = 176,126,515,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,126,515,715.52/577,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,074.80

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