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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,415.80, 865,662.90 and 244,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,415.80, 865,662.90 and 244,718.20 is: 366,882.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,415.80 : 865,662.90 = 244,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,415.80/865,662.90 = 244,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,415.80x = 865,662.90 × 244,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,415.80x = 211,843,466,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,843,466,694.78/577,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,882.01

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