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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,431.99, 866,106.35 and 178,031.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,431.99, 866,106.35 and 178,031.07 is: 267,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,431.99 : 866,106.35 = 178,031.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,431.99/866,106.35 = 178,031.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,431.99x = 866,106.35 × 178,031.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,431.99x = 154,193,839,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,193,839,334.14/577,431.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,033.77

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