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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,265.59, 744,327.93 and 159,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,265.59, 744,327.93 and 159,262.56 is: 238,871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,265.59 : 744,327.93 = 159,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,265.59/744,327.93 = 159,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,265.59x = 744,327.93 × 159,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,265.59x = 118,543,571,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,543,571,611.30/496,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,871.23

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