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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,999.40, 688,499.10 and 159,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,999.40, 688,499.10 and 159,817.80 is: 239,726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,999.40 : 688,499.10 = 159,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,999.40/688,499.10 = 159,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,999.40x = 688,499.10 × 159,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,999.40x = 110,034,411,463.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,034,411,463.98/458,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,726.70

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