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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,845.60, 866,422.80 and 297,909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,845.60, 866,422.80 and 297,909.60 is: 446,686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,845.60 : 866,422.80 = 297,909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,845.60/866,422.80 = 297,909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,845.60x = 866,422.80 × 297,909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,845.60x = 258,115,669,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,115,669,778.88/577,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,686.23

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