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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,784.09, 688,183.06 and 159,274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,784.09, 688,183.06 and 159,274.19 is: 238,913.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,784.09 : 688,183.06 = 159,274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,784.09/688,183.06 = 159,274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,784.09x = 688,183.06 × 159,274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,784.09x = 109,609,800,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,609,800,775.49/458,784.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,913.69

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