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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,743.67, 866,440.54 and 156,964.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,743.67, 866,440.54 and 156,964.87 is: 235,399.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,743.67 : 866,440.54 = 156,964.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,743.67/866,440.54 = 156,964.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,743.67x = 866,440.54 × 156,964.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,743.67x = 136,000,726,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,000,726,723.83/577,743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,399.77

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