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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,427.69, 867,615.97 and 157,703.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,427.69, 867,615.97 and 157,703.61 is: 236,548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,427.69 : 867,615.97 = 157,703.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,427.69/867,615.97 = 157,703.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,427.69x = 867,615.97 × 157,703.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,427.69x = 136,826,170,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,826,170,562.65/578,427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,548.44

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