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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,430.99, 719,263.52 and 159,582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,430.99, 719,263.52 and 159,582.24 is: 239,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,430.99 : 719,263.52 = 159,582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,430.99/719,263.52 = 159,582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,430.99x = 719,263.52 × 159,582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,430.99x = 114,781,682,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,781,682,873.97/479,430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,412.31

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