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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,246.08, 865,961.28 and 177,790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,246.08, 865,961.28 and 177,790.08 is: 266,713.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,246.08 : 865,961.28 = 177,790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,246.08/865,961.28 = 177,790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,246.08x = 865,961.28 × 177,790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,246.08x = 153,959,325,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,959,325,248.10/577,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,713.51

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