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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,898, 682,347 and 159,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,898, 682,347 and 159,410 is: 239,115

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,898 : 682,347 = 159,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,898/682,347 = 159,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,898x = 682,347 × 159,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,898x = 108,772,935,270
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,772,935,270/454,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,115

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