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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,982.40, 866,973.60 and 183,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,982.40, 866,973.60 and 183,998.40 is: 275,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,982.40 : 866,973.60 = 183,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,982.40/866,973.60 = 183,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,982.40x = 866,973.60 × 183,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,982.40x = 159,521,755,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,521,755,242.24/577,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,997.60

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