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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,431.14, 866,399.91 and 274,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,431.14, 866,399.91 and 274,044.42 is: 411,186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,431.14 : 866,399.91 = 274,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,431.14/866,399.91 = 274,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,431.14x = 866,399.91 × 274,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,431.14x = 237,432,056,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,432,056,492.00/577,431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,186.79

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