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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,204.08, 865,946.24 and 177,844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,204.08, 865,946.24 and 177,844.84 is: 266,810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,204.08 : 865,946.24 = 177,844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,204.08/865,946.24 = 177,844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,204.08x = 865,946.24 × 177,844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,204.08x = 154,004,070,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,004,070,501.40/577,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,810.43

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