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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,725.15, 866,250.77 and 240,361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,725.15, 866,250.77 and 240,361.52 is: 360,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,725.15 : 866,250.77 = 240,361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,725.15/866,250.77 = 240,361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,725.15x = 866,250.77 × 240,361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,725.15x = 208,213,346,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,213,346,245.31/577,725.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,402.08

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