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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,363.78, 597,638.91 and 158,491.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,363.78, 597,638.91 and 158,491.26 is: 237,773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,363.78 : 597,638.91 = 158,491.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,363.78/597,638.91 = 158,491.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,363.78x = 597,638.91 × 158,491.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,363.78x = 94,720,543,870.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,720,543,870.93/398,363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,773.99

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