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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,401.73, 866,250.35 and 240,330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,401.73, 866,250.35 and 240,330.35 is: 360,557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,401.73 : 866,250.35 = 240,330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,401.73/866,250.35 = 240,330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,401.73x = 866,250.35 × 240,330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,401.73x = 208,186,249,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,186,249,803.12/577,401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,557.02

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