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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,028.96, 868,555.52 and 158,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,028.96, 868,555.52 and 158,302.24 is: 237,456.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,028.96 : 868,555.52 = 158,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,028.96/868,555.52 = 158,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,028.96x = 868,555.52 × 158,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,028.96x = 137,494,284,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,494,284,380.37/579,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,456.66

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