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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,808.24, 725,803.92 and 159,614.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,808.24, 725,803.92 and 159,614.92 is: 239,452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,808.24 : 725,803.92 = 159,614.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,808.24/725,803.92 = 159,614.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,808.24x = 725,803.92 × 159,614.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,808.24x = 115,849,134,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,849,134,626.49/483,808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,452.59

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