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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,271.10, 865,906.65 and 177,876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,271.10, 865,906.65 and 177,876.30 is: 266,814.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,271.10 : 865,906.65 = 177,876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,271.10/865,906.65 = 177,876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,271.10x = 865,906.65 × 177,876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,271.10x = 154,024,271,047.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,024,271,047.40/577,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,814.45

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