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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,342.20, 866,033.10 and 177,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,342.20, 866,033.10 and 177,979.80 is: 266,975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,342.20 : 866,033.10 = 177,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,342.20/866,033.10 = 177,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,342.20x = 866,033.10 × 177,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,342.20x = 154,136,397,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,136,397,931.38/577,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,975.80

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