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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,224.71, 775,866.24 and 157,407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,224.71, 775,866.24 and 157,407.28 is: 236,119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,224.71 : 775,866.24 = 157,407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,224.71/775,866.24 = 157,407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,224.71x = 775,866.24 × 157,407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,224.71x = 122,126,992,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,126,992,542.56/517,224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,119.79

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