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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,204.21, 865,946.43 and 177,844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,204.21, 865,946.43 and 177,844.97 is: 266,810.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,204.21 : 865,946.43 = 177,844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,204.21/865,946.43 = 177,844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,204.21x = 865,946.43 × 177,844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,204.21x = 154,004,212,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,004,212,090.61/577,204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,810.62

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