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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,261.92, 594,386.40 and 159,598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,261.92, 594,386.40 and 159,598.64 is: 239,395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,261.92 : 594,386.40 = 159,598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,261.92/594,386.40 = 159,598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,261.92x = 594,386.40 × 159,598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,261.92x = 94,863,261,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,863,261,074.50/396,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,395.35

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