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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,446.67, 836,294.59 and 178,390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,446.67, 836,294.59 and 178,390.17 is: 267,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,446.67 : 836,294.59 = 178,390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,446.67/836,294.59 = 178,390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,446.67x = 836,294.59 × 178,390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,446.67x = 149,186,734,080.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,186,734,080.18/557,446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,625.12

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