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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,383.09, 718,569.10 and 159,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,383.09, 718,569.10 and 159,449.52 is: 239,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,383.09 : 718,569.10 = 159,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,383.09/718,569.10 = 159,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,383.09x = 718,569.10 × 159,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,383.09x = 114,575,497,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,575,497,683.21/479,383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,006.13

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