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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,999.40, 866,999.10 and 298,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,999.40, 866,999.10 and 298,063.40 is: 447,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,999.40 : 866,999.10 = 298,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,999.40/866,999.10 = 298,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,999.40x = 866,999.10 × 298,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,999.40x = 258,420,699,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,420,699,542.94/577,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,095.10

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