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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,213.44, 718,550.40 and 159,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,213.44, 718,550.40 and 159,194 is: 238,701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,213.44 : 718,550.40 = 159,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,213.44/718,550.40 = 159,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,213.44x = 718,550.40 × 159,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,213.44x = 114,388,912,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,388,912,377.60/479,213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,701.39

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