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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,799.73, 866,229.82 and 241,091.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,799.73, 866,229.82 and 241,091.17 is: 361,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,799.73 : 866,229.82 = 241,091.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,799.73/866,229.82 = 241,091.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,799.73x = 866,229.82 × 241,091.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,799.73x = 208,840,360,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,840,360,792.69/577,799.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,440.74

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