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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,034.70, 865,552.05 and 150,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,034.70, 865,552.05 and 150,569.70 is: 225,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,034.70 : 865,552.05 = 150,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,034.70/865,552.05 = 150,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,034.70x = 865,552.05 × 150,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,034.70x = 130,325,912,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,325,912,502.89/577,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,854.55

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