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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,466.01, 866,346.84 and 240,394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,466.01, 866,346.84 and 240,394.64 is: 360,653.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,466.01 : 866,346.84 = 240,394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,466.01/866,346.84 = 240,394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,466.01x = 866,346.84 × 240,394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,466.01x = 208,265,132,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,265,132,385.20/577,466.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,653.49

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