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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,747.17, 866,445.79 and 156,968.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,747.17, 866,445.79 and 156,968.37 is: 235,405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,747.17 : 866,445.79 = 156,968.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,747.17/866,445.79 = 156,968.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,747.17x = 866,445.79 × 156,968.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,747.17x = 136,004,583,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,004,583,349.66/577,747.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,405.02

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