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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,565.04, 618,489.78 and 159,671.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,565.04, 618,489.78 and 159,671.45 is: 239,368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,565.04 : 618,489.78 = 159,671.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,565.04/618,489.78 = 159,671.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,565.04x = 618,489.78 × 159,671.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,565.04x = 98,755,159,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,755,159,982.78/412,565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,368.71

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