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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,925.69, 866,672.87 and 198,738.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,925.69, 866,672.87 and 198,738.97 is: 298,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,925.69 : 866,672.87 = 198,738.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,925.69/866,672.87 = 198,738.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,925.69x = 866,672.87 × 198,738.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,925.69x = 172,241,670,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,241,670,350.37/577,925.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,034.29

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