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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,050.08, 688,293.24 and 159,401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,050.08, 688,293.24 and 159,401.92 is: 239,005.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,050.08 : 688,293.24 = 159,401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,050.08/688,293.24 = 159,401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,050.08x = 688,293.24 × 159,401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,050.08x = 109,715,263,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,715,263,979.02/459,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,005.00

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