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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,247.20, 865,965.57 and 177,888.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,247.20, 865,965.57 and 177,888.04 is: 266,861.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,247.20 : 865,965.57 = 177,888.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,247.20/865,965.57 = 177,888.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,247.20x = 865,965.57 × 177,888.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,247.20x = 154,044,917,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,044,917,954.78/577,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,861.26

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