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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,794.04, 688,197.99 and 159,284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,794.04, 688,197.99 and 159,284.15 is: 238,928.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,794.04 : 688,197.99 = 159,284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,794.04/688,197.99 = 159,284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,794.04x = 688,197.99 × 159,284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,794.04x = 109,619,028,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,619,028,427.87/458,794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,928.63

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