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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,266.58, 594,419.31 and 159,577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,266.58, 594,419.31 and 159,577.29 is: 239,373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,266.58 : 594,419.31 = 159,577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,266.58/594,419.31 = 159,577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,266.58x = 594,419.31 × 159,577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,266.58x = 94,855,822,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,855,822,613.47/396,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,373.76

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