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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,579.60, 866,239.80 and 277,907.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,579.60, 866,239.80 and 277,907.14 is: 416,798.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,579.60 : 866,239.80 = 277,907.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,579.60/866,239.80 = 277,907.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,579.60x = 866,239.80 × 277,907.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,579.60x = 240,734,225,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,734,225,372.17/577,579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,798.35

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