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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,359.60, 866,039.40 and 177,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,359.60, 866,039.40 and 177,964.80 is: 266,947.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,359.60 : 866,039.40 = 177,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,359.60/866,039.40 = 177,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,359.60x = 866,039.40 × 177,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,359.60x = 154,124,528,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,124,528,613.12/577,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,947.20

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