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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,008.48, 593,874.48 and 159,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,008.48, 593,874.48 and 159,289.76 is: 238,879.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,008.48 : 593,874.48 = 159,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,008.48/593,874.48 = 159,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,008.48x = 593,874.48 × 159,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,008.48x = 94,598,123,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,598,123,389.32/396,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,879.03

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