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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,356.93, 866,083.84 and 212,717.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,356.93, 866,083.84 and 212,717.81 is: 319,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,356.93 : 866,083.84 = 212,717.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,356.93/866,083.84 = 212,717.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,356.93x = 866,083.84 × 212,717.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,356.93x = 184,231,460,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,231,460,551.14/577,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,094.57

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