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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,964.84, 866,577.98 and 277,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,964.84, 866,577.98 and 277,848.24 is: 416,594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,964.84 : 866,577.98 = 277,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,964.84/866,577.98 = 277,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,964.84x = 866,577.98 × 277,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,964.84x = 240,777,166,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,777,166,565.76/577,964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,594.83

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