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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,529.11, 866,117.08 and 203,464.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,529.11, 866,117.08 and 203,464.63 is: 305,134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,529.11 : 866,117.08 = 203,464.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,529.11/866,117.08 = 203,464.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,529.11x = 866,117.08 × 203,464.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,529.11x = 176,224,191,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,224,191,218.88/577,529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,134.73

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