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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,366.16, 867,450.84 and 157,543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,366.16, 867,450.84 and 157,543.60 is: 236,288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,366.16 : 867,450.84 = 157,543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,366.16/867,450.84 = 157,543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,366.16x = 867,450.84 × 157,543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,366.16x = 136,661,328,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,661,328,156.62/578,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,288.60

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