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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,668.22, 847,046.72 and 159,853.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,668.22, 847,046.72 and 159,853.87 is: 239,793.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,668.22 : 847,046.72 = 159,853.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,668.22/847,046.72 = 159,853.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,668.22x = 847,046.72 × 159,853.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,668.22x = 135,403,696,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,403,696,262.81/564,668.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,793.37

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