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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,520.12, 725,367.71 and 159,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,520.12, 725,367.71 and 159,325.50 is: 239,017.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,520.12 : 725,367.71 = 159,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,520.12/725,367.71 = 159,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,520.12x = 725,367.71 × 159,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,520.12x = 115,569,571,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,569,571,221.65/483,520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,017.09

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