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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,659.80, 866,028.90 and 244,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,659.80, 866,028.90 and 244,962.20 is: 367,247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,659.80 : 866,028.90 = 244,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,659.80/866,028.90 = 244,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,659.80x = 866,028.90 × 244,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,659.80x = 212,144,344,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,144,344,607.58/577,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,247.89

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