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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,519.60, 687,527.36 and 158,973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,519.60, 687,527.36 and 158,973.44 is: 238,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,519.60 : 687,527.36 = 158,973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,519.60/687,527.36 = 158,973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,519.60x = 687,527.36 × 158,973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,519.60x = 109,298,589,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,298,589,513.32/458,519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,372.78

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