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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,862.60, 866,448.30 and 297,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,862.60, 866,448.30 and 297,926.60 is: 446,711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,862.60 : 866,448.30 = 297,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,862.60/866,448.30 = 297,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,862.60x = 866,448.30 × 297,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,862.60x = 258,137,996,094.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,137,996,094.78/577,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,711.72

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