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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,747.67, 866,446.53 and 156,968.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,747.67, 866,446.53 and 156,968.87 is: 235,405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,747.67 : 866,446.53 = 156,968.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,747.67/866,446.53 = 156,968.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,747.67x = 866,446.53 × 156,968.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,747.67x = 136,005,132,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,005,132,729.52/577,747.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,405.77

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