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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,392.68, 866,033.28 and 177,926.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,392.68, 866,033.28 and 177,926.19 is: 266,872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,392.68 : 866,033.28 = 177,926.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,392.68/866,033.28 = 177,926.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,392.68x = 866,033.28 × 177,926.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,392.68x = 154,090,001,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,090,001,923.60/577,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,872.11

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