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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,858.60, 866,442.30 and 297,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,858.60, 866,442.30 and 297,922.60 is: 446,705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,858.60 : 866,442.30 = 297,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,858.60/866,442.30 = 297,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,858.60x = 866,442.30 × 297,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,858.60x = 258,132,742,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,132,742,765.98/577,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,705.72

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