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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,471.67, 719,324.55 and 159,622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,471.67, 719,324.55 and 159,622.92 is: 239,473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,471.67 : 719,324.55 = 159,622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,471.67/719,324.55 = 159,622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,471.67x = 719,324.55 × 159,622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,471.67x = 114,820,685,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,820,685,098.69/479,471.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,473.35

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