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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,853.59, 866,939.88 and 241,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,853.59, 866,939.88 and 241,052.56 is: 361,645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,853.59 : 866,939.88 = 241,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,853.59/866,939.88 = 241,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,853.59x = 866,939.88 × 241,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,853.59x = 208,978,077,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,978,077,440.09/577,853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,645.37

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