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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,513.44, 866,368.80 and 178,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,513.44, 866,368.80 and 178,146.72 is: 267,250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,513.44 : 866,368.80 = 178,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,513.44/866,368.80 = 178,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,513.44x = 866,368.80 × 178,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,513.44x = 154,340,760,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,340,760,030.34/577,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,250.51

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