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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,835.60, 866,407.80 and 297,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,835.60, 866,407.80 and 297,899.60 is: 446,671.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,835.60 : 866,407.80 = 297,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,835.60/866,407.80 = 297,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,835.60x = 866,407.80 × 297,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,835.60x = 258,102,537,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,102,537,056.88/577,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,671.23

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