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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,891.90, 866,840.55 and 203,914.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,891.90, 866,840.55 and 203,914.90 is: 305,873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,891.90 : 866,840.55 = 203,914.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,891.90/866,840.55 = 203,914.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,891.90x = 866,840.55 × 203,914.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,891.90x = 176,761,704,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,761,704,069.20/577,891.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,873.30

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