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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,374.77, 846,455.69 and 159,563.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,374.77, 846,455.69 and 159,563.75 is: 239,315.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,374.77 : 846,455.69 = 159,563.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,374.77/846,455.69 = 159,563.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,374.77x = 846,455.69 × 159,563.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,374.77x = 135,063,643,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,063,643,307.42/564,374.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,315.53

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