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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,522.88, 866,021.92 and 178,089.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,522.88, 866,021.92 and 178,089.28 is: 267,053.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,522.88 : 866,021.92 = 178,089.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,522.88/866,021.92 = 178,089.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,522.88x = 866,021.92 × 178,089.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,522.88x = 154,229,220,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,229,220,197.02/577,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,053.00

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