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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,657.92, 718,072.26 and 158,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,657.92, 718,072.26 and 158,829 is: 238,271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,657.92 : 718,072.26 = 158,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,657.92/718,072.26 = 158,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,657.92x = 718,072.26 × 158,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,657.92x = 114,050,698,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,050,698,983.54/478,657.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,271.83

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