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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,980.76, 866,883.66 and 157,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,980.76, 866,883.66 and 157,289.44 is: 235,910.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,980.76 : 866,883.66 = 157,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,980.76/866,883.66 = 157,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,980.76x = 866,883.66 × 157,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,980.76x = 136,351,645,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,351,645,426.55/577,980.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,910.35

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