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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,324.40, 618,126.60 and 159,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,324.40, 618,126.60 and 159,777.20 is: 239,526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,324.40 : 618,126.60 = 159,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,324.40/618,126.60 = 159,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,324.40x = 618,126.60 × 159,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,324.40x = 98,762,537,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,762,537,393.52/412,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,526.30

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