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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,758.59, 794,637.88 and 155,781.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,758.59, 794,637.88 and 155,781.59 is: 233,672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,758.59 : 794,637.88 = 155,781.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,758.59/794,637.88 = 155,781.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,758.59x = 794,637.88 × 155,781.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,758.59x = 123,789,947,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,789,947,668.53/529,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,672.38

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