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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,705.12, 869,583.60 and 158,971.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,705.12, 869,583.60 and 158,971.68 is: 238,464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,705.12 : 869,583.60 = 158,971.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,705.12/869,583.60 = 158,971.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,705.12x = 869,583.60 × 158,971.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,705.12x = 138,239,165,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,239,165,792.45/579,705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,464.63

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