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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,827.10, 866,395.05 and 297,891.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,827.10, 866,395.05 and 297,891.10 is: 446,658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,827.10 : 866,395.05 = 297,891.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,827.10/866,395.05 = 297,891.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,827.10x = 866,395.05 × 297,891.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,827.10x = 258,091,374,479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,091,374,479.06/577,827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,658.48

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