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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,854.08, 866,940.62 and 241,053.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,854.08, 866,940.62 and 241,053.06 is: 361,646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,854.08 : 866,940.62 = 241,053.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,854.08/866,940.62 = 241,053.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,854.08x = 866,940.62 × 241,053.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,854.08x = 208,978,688,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,978,688,084.03/577,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,646.13

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