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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,237.38, 865,969.47 and 177,810.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,237.38, 865,969.47 and 177,810.18 is: 266,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,237.38 : 865,969.47 = 177,810.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,237.38/865,969.47 = 177,810.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,237.38x = 865,969.47 × 177,810.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,237.38x = 153,978,187,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,978,187,335.21/577,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,750.20

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