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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,860.10, 866,444.55 and 297,924.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,860.10, 866,444.55 and 297,924.10 is: 446,707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,860.10 : 866,444.55 = 297,924.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,860.10/866,444.55 = 297,924.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,860.10x = 866,444.55 × 297,924.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,860.10x = 258,134,712,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,134,712,758.66/577,860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,707.97

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