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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,333.20, 864,628.44 and 177,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,333.20, 864,628.44 and 177,014.36 is: 265,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,333.20 : 864,628.44 = 177,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,333.20/864,628.44 = 177,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,333.20x = 864,628.44 × 177,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,333.20x = 153,051,649,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,051,649,944.40/576,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,561.05

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