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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,750.67, 866,451.03 and 156,971.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,750.67, 866,451.03 and 156,971.87 is: 235,410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,750.67 : 866,451.03 = 156,971.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,750.67/866,451.03 = 156,971.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,750.67x = 866,451.03 × 156,971.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,750.67x = 136,008,438,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,008,438,442.53/577,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,410.27

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