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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,710.24, 866,196.06 and 277,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,710.24, 866,196.06 and 277,593.60 is: 416,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,710.24 : 866,196.06 = 277,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,710.24/866,196.06 = 277,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,710.24x = 866,196.06 × 277,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,710.24x = 240,450,482,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,450,482,601.22/577,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,212.95

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