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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,279.26, 859,938.30 and 152,555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,279.26, 859,938.30 and 152,555.54 is: 228,838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,279.26 : 859,938.30 = 152,555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,279.26/859,938.30 = 152,555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,279.26x = 859,938.30 × 152,555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,279.26x = 131,188,351,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,188,351,723.18/573,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,838.48

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