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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,859.60, 866,443.80 and 297,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,859.60, 866,443.80 and 297,923.60 is: 446,707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,859.60 : 866,443.80 = 297,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,859.60/866,443.80 = 297,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,859.60x = 866,443.80 × 297,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,859.60x = 258,134,056,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,134,056,093.68/577,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,707.22

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