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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,248.33, 865,964.66 and 177,792.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,248.33, 865,964.66 and 177,792.33 is: 266,716.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,248.33 : 865,964.66 = 177,792.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,248.33/865,964.66 = 177,792.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,248.33x = 865,964.66 × 177,792.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,248.33x = 153,961,873,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,961,873,710.10/577,248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,716.88

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