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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,399.73, 866,247.35 and 240,328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,399.73, 866,247.35 and 240,328.35 is: 360,554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,399.73 : 866,247.35 = 240,328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,399.73/866,247.35 = 240,328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,399.73x = 866,247.35 × 240,328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,399.73x = 208,183,795,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,183,795,115.73/577,399.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,554.03

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