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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,999.90, 866,999.85 and 298,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,999.90, 866,999.85 and 298,063.90 is: 447,095.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,999.90 : 866,999.85 = 298,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,999.90/866,999.85 = 298,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,999.90x = 866,999.85 × 298,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,999.90x = 258,421,356,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,421,356,590.42/577,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,095.85

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