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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,840.59, 865,973.57 and 278,299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,840.59, 865,973.57 and 278,299.35 is: 417,069.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,840.59 : 865,973.57 = 278,299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,840.59/865,973.57 = 278,299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,840.59x = 865,973.57 × 278,299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,840.59x = 240,999,880,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,999,880,256.68/577,840.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,069.84

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