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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,998.24, 868,469.55 and 158,275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,998.24, 868,469.55 and 158,275.06 is: 237,404.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,998.24 : 868,469.55 = 158,275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,998.24/868,469.55 = 158,275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,998.24x = 868,469.55 × 158,275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,998.24x = 137,457,070,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,457,070,134.42/578,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,404.99

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