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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,393.68, 866,034.78 and 177,927.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,393.68, 866,034.78 and 177,927.19 is: 266,873.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,393.68 : 866,034.78 = 177,927.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,393.68/866,034.78 = 177,927.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,393.68x = 866,034.78 × 177,927.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,393.68x = 154,091,134,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,091,134,847.67/577,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,873.61

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