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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,951.60, 866,581.80 and 298,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,951.60, 866,581.80 and 298,015.60 is: 446,845.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,951.60 : 866,581.80 = 298,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,951.60/866,581.80 = 298,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,951.60x = 866,581.80 × 298,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,951.60x = 258,254,895,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,254,895,076.08/577,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,845.19

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