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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,676.69, 866,302.82 and 198,489.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,676.69, 866,302.82 and 198,489.84 is: 297,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,676.69 : 866,302.82 = 198,489.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,676.69/866,302.82 = 198,489.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,676.69x = 866,302.82 × 198,489.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,676.69x = 171,952,310,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,952,310,067.81/577,676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,661.85

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