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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,745.67, 866,443.53 and 156,966.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,745.67, 866,443.53 and 156,966.87 is: 235,402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,745.67 : 866,443.53 = 156,966.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,745.67/866,443.53 = 156,966.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,745.67x = 866,443.53 × 156,966.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,745.67x = 136,002,928,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,002,928,935.85/577,745.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,402.77

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