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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,619.22, 846,961.74 and 159,777.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,619.22, 846,961.74 and 159,777.54 is: 239,675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,619.22 : 846,961.74 = 159,777.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,619.22/846,961.74 = 159,777.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,619.22x = 846,961.74 × 159,777.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,619.22x = 135,325,463,291.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,325,463,291.32/564,619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,675.62

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