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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,690.70, 866,323.82 and 198,503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,690.70, 866,323.82 and 198,503.88 is: 297,682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,690.70 : 866,323.82 = 198,503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,690.70/866,323.82 = 198,503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,690.70x = 866,323.82 × 198,503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,690.70x = 171,968,639,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,968,639,606.42/577,690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,682.89

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