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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,543.83, 865,559.15 and 277,427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,543.83, 865,559.15 and 277,427.29 is: 415,777.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,543.83 : 865,559.15 = 277,427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,543.83/865,559.15 = 277,427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,543.83x = 865,559.15 × 277,427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,543.83x = 240,129,723,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,129,723,604.27/577,543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,777.49

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