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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,689.16, 866,551.50 and 156,973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,689.16, 866,551.50 and 156,973.96 is: 235,465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,689.16 : 866,551.50 = 156,973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,689.16/866,551.50 = 156,973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,689.16x = 866,551.50 × 156,973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,689.16x = 136,026,020,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,026,020,498.94/577,689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,465.77

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