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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,363.20, 866,584.80 and 293,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,363.20, 866,584.80 and 293,256.96 is: 440,159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,363.20 : 866,584.80 = 293,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,363.20/866,584.80 = 293,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,363.20x = 866,584.80 × 293,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,363.20x = 254,132,024,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,132,024,030.21/577,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,159.72

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