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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,546.40, 866,312.40 and 261,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,546.40, 866,312.40 and 261,783.20 is: 392,671.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,546.40 : 866,312.40 = 261,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,546.40/866,312.40 = 261,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,546.40x = 866,312.40 × 261,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,546.40x = 226,786,032,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,786,032,271.68/577,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,671.54

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