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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,045.27, 688,678.61 and 159,482.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,045.27, 688,678.61 and 159,482.25 is: 239,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,045.27 : 688,678.61 = 159,482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,045.27/688,678.61 = 159,482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,045.27x = 688,678.61 × 159,482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,045.27x = 109,832,013,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,832,013,452.26/459,045.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,261.83

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