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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,949.76, 867,017.16 and 178,496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,949.76, 867,017.16 and 178,496.64 is: 267,773.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,949.76 : 867,017.16 = 178,496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,949.76/867,017.16 = 178,496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,949.76x = 867,017.16 × 178,496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,949.76x = 154,759,649,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,759,649,882.34/577,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,773.53

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