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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,845.12, 866,176.80 and 198,652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,845.12, 866,176.80 and 198,652.08 is: 297,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,845.12 : 866,176.80 = 198,652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,845.12/866,176.80 = 198,652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,845.12x = 866,176.80 × 198,652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,845.12x = 172,067,822,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,067,822,967.74/577,845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,774.99

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