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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,328.80, 682,993.20 and 159,802.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,328.80, 682,993.20 and 159,802.40 is: 239,703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,328.80 : 682,993.20 = 159,802.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,328.80/682,993.20 = 159,802.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,328.80x = 682,993.20 × 159,802.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,328.80x = 109,143,952,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,143,952,543.68/455,328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,703.60

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