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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,882.10, 866,477.55 and 297,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,882.10, 866,477.55 and 297,946.10 is: 446,740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,882.10 : 866,477.55 = 297,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,882.10/866,477.55 = 297,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,882.10x = 866,477.55 × 297,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,882.10x = 258,163,606,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,163,606,760.06/577,882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,740.96

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