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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,477.63, 659,282.25 and 159,060.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,477.63, 659,282.25 and 159,060.49 is: 238,614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,477.63 : 659,282.25 = 159,060.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,477.63/659,282.25 = 159,060.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,477.63x = 659,282.25 × 159,060.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,477.63x = 104,865,760,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,865,760,390.04/439,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,614.56

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