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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,422.68, 866,119.44 and 156,687.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,422.68, 866,119.44 and 156,687.62 is: 235,027.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,422.68 : 866,119.44 = 156,687.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,422.68/866,119.44 = 156,687.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,422.68x = 866,119.44 × 156,687.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,422.68x = 135,710,194,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,710,194,377.55/577,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,027.47

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