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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,426.60, 866,139.90 and 178,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,426.60, 866,139.90 and 178,031.80 is: 267,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,426.60 : 866,139.90 = 178,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,426.60/866,139.90 = 178,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,426.60x = 866,139.90 × 178,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,426.60x = 154,200,445,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,200,445,448.82/577,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,047.70

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