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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,388.89, 866,027.66 and 177,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,388.89, 866,027.66 and 177,922.40 is: 266,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,388.89 : 866,027.66 = 177,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,388.89/866,027.66 = 177,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,388.89x = 866,027.66 × 177,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,388.89x = 154,085,718,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,085,718,843.97/577,388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,866.44

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