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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,459.68, 866,189.28 and 156,797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,459.68, 866,189.28 and 156,797.28 is: 235,195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,459.68 : 866,189.28 = 156,797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,459.68/866,189.28 = 156,797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,459.68x = 866,189.28 × 156,797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,459.68x = 135,816,123,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,816,123,069.16/577,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,195.85

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