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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,523.58, 866,366.79 and 178,196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,523.58, 866,366.79 and 178,196.82 is: 267,320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,523.58 : 866,366.79 = 178,196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,523.58/866,366.79 = 178,196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,523.58x = 866,366.79 × 178,196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,523.58x = 154,383,806,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,383,806,931.61/577,523.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,320.35

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