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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,251.70, 865,897.35 and 177,889.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,251.70, 865,897.35 and 177,889.30 is: 266,840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,251.70 : 865,897.35 = 177,889.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,251.70/865,897.35 = 177,889.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,251.70x = 865,897.35 × 177,889.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,251.70x = 154,033,873,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,033,873,463.36/577,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,840.05

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