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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,047.08, 688,288.74 and 159,398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,047.08, 688,288.74 and 159,398.92 is: 239,000.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,047.08 : 688,288.74 = 159,398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,047.08/688,288.74 = 159,398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,047.08x = 688,288.74 × 159,398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,047.08x = 109,712,481,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,712,481,804.16/459,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,000.50

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