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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,963.65, 866,946.69 and 311,849.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,963.65, 866,946.69 and 311,849.49 is: 467,774.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,963.65 : 866,946.69 = 311,849.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,963.65/866,946.69 = 311,849.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,963.65x = 866,946.69 × 311,849.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,963.65x = 270,356,883,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,356,883,133.69/577,963.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,774.89

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