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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,048.08, 688,290.24 and 159,399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,048.08, 688,290.24 and 159,399.92 is: 239,002.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,048.08 : 688,290.24 = 159,399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,048.08/688,290.24 = 159,399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,048.08x = 688,290.24 × 159,399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,048.08x = 109,713,409,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,713,409,192.78/459,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,002.00

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