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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,014.70, 638,779.05 and 159,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,014.70, 638,779.05 and 159,783.90 is: 239,584.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,014.70 : 638,779.05 = 159,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,014.70/638,779.05 = 159,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,014.70x = 638,779.05 × 159,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,014.70x = 102,066,607,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,066,607,847.30/426,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,584.71

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