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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,685.70, 866,316.33 and 198,498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,685.70, 866,316.33 and 198,498.84 is: 297,675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,685.70 : 866,316.33 = 198,498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,685.70/866,316.33 = 198,498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,685.70x = 866,316.33 × 198,498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,685.70x = 171,962,786,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,962,786,578.06/577,685.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,675.34

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