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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,950.60, 866,580.30 and 298,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,950.60, 866,580.30 and 298,014.60 is: 446,843.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,950.60 : 866,580.30 = 298,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,950.60/866,580.30 = 298,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,950.60x = 866,580.30 × 298,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,950.60x = 258,253,581,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,253,581,472.38/577,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,843.69

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