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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,865.60, 866,452.80 and 297,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,865.60, 866,452.80 and 297,929.60 is: 446,716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,865.60 : 866,452.80 = 297,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,865.60/866,452.80 = 297,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,865.60x = 866,452.80 × 297,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,865.60x = 258,141,936,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,141,936,122.88/577,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,716.22

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