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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,628.51, 866,591.00 and 240,557.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,628.51, 866,591.00 and 240,557.14 is: 360,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,628.51 : 866,591.00 = 240,557.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,628.51/866,591.00 = 240,557.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,628.51x = 866,591.00 × 240,557.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,628.51x = 208,464,646,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,464,646,974.00/577,628.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,897.43

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