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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,007.48, 593,872.98 and 159,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,007.48, 593,872.98 and 159,288.76 is: 238,877.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,007.48 : 593,872.98 = 159,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,007.48/593,872.98 = 159,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,007.48x = 593,872.98 × 159,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,007.48x = 94,597,290,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,597,290,581.70/396,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,877.53

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