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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,046.70, 865,570.05 and 150,581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,046.70, 865,570.05 and 150,581.70 is: 225,872.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,046.70 : 865,570.05 = 150,581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,046.70/865,570.05 = 150,581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,046.70x = 865,570.05 × 150,581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,046.70x = 130,339,009,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,339,009,598.09/577,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,872.55

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