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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,873.85, 868,231.95 and 152,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,873.85, 868,231.95 and 152,373.96 is: 228,540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,873.85 : 868,231.95 = 152,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,873.85/868,231.95 = 152,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,873.85x = 868,231.95 × 152,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,873.85x = 132,295,940,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,295,940,420.02/578,873.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,540.19

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