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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,464.62, 866,290.35 and 178,011.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,464.62, 866,290.35 and 178,011.98 is: 267,046.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,464.62 : 866,290.35 = 178,011.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,464.62/866,290.35 = 178,011.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,464.62x = 866,290.35 × 178,011.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,464.62x = 154,210,056,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,210,056,425.92/577,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,046.76

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