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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,676.28, 866,668.98 and 178,300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,676.28, 866,668.98 and 178,300.92 is: 267,499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,676.28 : 866,668.98 = 178,300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,676.28/866,668.98 = 178,300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,676.28x = 866,668.98 × 178,300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,676.28x = 154,527,876,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,527,876,469.46/577,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,499.09

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