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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,466.24, 866,243.10 and 156,774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,466.24, 866,243.10 and 156,774.92 is: 235,174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,466.24 : 866,243.10 = 156,774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,466.24/866,243.10 = 156,774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,466.24x = 866,243.10 × 156,774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,466.24x = 135,805,192,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,805,192,703.05/577,466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,174.25

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