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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,007.40, 688,511.10 and 159,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,007.40, 688,511.10 and 159,825.80 is: 239,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,007.40 : 688,511.10 = 159,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,007.40/688,511.10 = 159,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,007.40x = 688,511.10 × 159,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,007.40x = 110,041,837,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,041,837,366.38/459,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,738.70

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