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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,934.60, 866,556.30 and 297,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,934.60, 866,556.30 and 297,998.60 is: 446,819.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,934.60 : 866,556.30 = 297,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,934.60/866,556.30 = 297,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,934.60x = 866,556.30 × 297,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,934.60x = 258,232,564,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,232,564,221.18/577,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,819.70

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