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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,995.04, 867,075.36 and 178,670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,995.04, 867,075.36 and 178,670.56 is: 268,031.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,995.04 : 867,075.36 = 178,670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,995.04/867,075.36 = 178,670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,995.04x = 867,075.36 × 178,670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,995.04x = 154,920,840,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,920,840,133.40/577,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,031.44

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