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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,010.98, 593,878.23 and 159,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,010.98, 593,878.23 and 159,292.26 is: 238,882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,010.98 : 593,878.23 = 159,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,010.98/593,878.23 = 159,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,010.98x = 593,878.23 × 159,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,010.98x = 94,600,205,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,600,205,421.50/396,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,882.78

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