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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,630.02, 866,593.24 and 240,558.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,630.02, 866,593.24 and 240,558.64 is: 360,899.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,630.02 : 866,593.24 = 240,558.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,630.02/866,593.24 = 240,558.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,630.02x = 866,593.24 × 240,558.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,630.02x = 208,466,491,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,466,491,247.59/577,630.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,899.68

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