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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,816.66, 865,226.97 and 177,454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,816.66, 865,226.97 and 177,454.74 is: 266,182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,816.66 : 865,226.97 = 177,454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,816.66/865,226.97 = 177,454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,816.66x = 865,226.97 × 177,454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,816.66x = 153,538,627,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,538,627,002.34/576,816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,182.72

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