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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,522.76, 865,702.68 and 240,749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,522.76, 865,702.68 and 240,749.96 is: 360,882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,522.76 : 865,702.68 = 240,749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,522.76/865,702.68 = 240,749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,522.76x = 865,702.68 × 240,749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,522.76x = 208,417,885,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,417,885,581.89/577,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,882.55

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