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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,810.10, 866,369.55 and 297,874.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,810.10, 866,369.55 and 297,874.10 is: 446,632.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,810.10 : 866,369.55 = 297,874.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,810.10/866,369.55 = 297,874.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,810.10x = 866,369.55 × 297,874.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,810.10x = 258,069,049,973.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,069,049,973.66/577,810.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,632.99

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