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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,863.85, 866,833.82 and 151,410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,863.85, 866,833.82 and 151,410.12 is: 227,125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,863.85 : 866,833.82 = 151,410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,863.85/866,833.82 = 151,410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,863.85x = 866,833.82 × 151,410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,863.85x = 131,247,412,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,247,412,706.26/577,863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,125.15

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