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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,624.27, 866,862.12 and 274,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,624.27, 866,862.12 and 274,019.38 is: 411,231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,624.27 : 866,862.12 = 274,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,624.27/866,862.12 = 274,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,624.27x = 866,862.12 × 274,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,624.27x = 237,537,020,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,537,020,667.89/577,624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,231.03

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