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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,803.20, 867,098.48 and 203,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,803.20, 867,098.48 and 203,826.20 is: 305,878.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,803.20 : 867,098.48 = 203,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,803.20/867,098.48 = 203,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,803.20x = 867,098.48 × 203,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,803.20x = 176,737,388,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,737,388,204.18/577,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,878.17

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