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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,664.80, 867,997.20 and 152,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,664.80, 867,997.20 and 152,199.80 is: 228,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,664.80 : 867,997.20 = 152,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,664.80/867,997.20 = 152,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,664.80x = 867,997.20 × 152,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,664.80x = 132,109,000,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,109,000,240.56/578,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,299.70

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