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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,584.31, 719,220.71 and 159,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,584.31, 719,220.71 and 159,650.24 is: 239,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,584.31 : 719,220.71 = 159,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,584.31/719,220.71 = 159,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,584.31x = 719,220.71 × 159,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,584.31x = 114,823,754,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,823,754,570.12/479,584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,423.50

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