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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,821.10, 866,386.05 and 297,885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,821.10, 866,386.05 and 297,885.10 is: 446,649.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,821.10 : 866,386.05 = 297,885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,821.10/866,386.05 = 297,885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,821.10x = 866,386.05 × 297,885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,821.10x = 258,083,495,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,083,495,142.86/577,821.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,649.48

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