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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,955.52, 866,991.60 and 218,036.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,955.52, 866,991.60 and 218,036.07 is: 327,076.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,955.52 : 866,991.60 = 218,036.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,955.52/866,991.60 = 218,036.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,955.52x = 866,991.60 × 218,036.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,955.52x = 189,035,441,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,035,441,187.01/577,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,076.11

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