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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,847.70, 866,863.89 and 178,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,847.70, 866,863.89 and 178,394.58 is: 267,620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,847.70 : 866,863.89 = 178,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,847.70/866,863.89 = 178,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,847.70x = 866,863.89 × 178,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,847.70x = 154,643,819,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,643,819,573.72/577,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,620.38

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