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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,325.16, 862,986.98 and 154,601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,325.16, 862,986.98 and 154,601.06 is: 231,901.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,325.16 : 862,986.98 = 154,601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,325.16/862,986.98 = 154,601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,325.16x = 862,986.98 × 154,601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,325.16x = 133,418,701,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,418,701,874.20/575,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,901.39

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