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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,762.34, 866,080.28 and 240,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,762.34, 866,080.28 and 240,899.27 is: 361,114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,762.34 : 866,080.28 = 240,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,762.34/866,080.28 = 240,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,762.34x = 866,080.28 × 240,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,762.34x = 208,638,103,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,638,103,485.24/577,762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,114.06

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