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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,848.72, 866,795.76 and 178,453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,848.72, 866,795.76 and 178,453.92 is: 267,687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,848.72 : 866,795.76 = 178,453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,848.72/866,795.76 = 178,453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,848.72x = 866,795.76 × 178,453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,848.72x = 154,683,101,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,683,101,211.38/577,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,687.88

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