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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,507.29, 725,348.48 and 159,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,507.29, 725,348.48 and 159,312.70 is: 238,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,507.29 : 725,348.48 = 159,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,507.29/725,348.48 = 159,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,507.29x = 725,348.48 × 159,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,507.29x = 115,557,223,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,557,223,475.87/483,507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,997.90

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