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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,989.44, 778,507.59 and 159,134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,989.44, 778,507.59 and 159,134.01 is: 238,708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,989.44 : 778,507.59 = 159,134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,989.44/778,507.59 = 159,134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,989.44x = 778,507.59 × 159,134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,989.44x = 123,887,034,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,887,034,612.14/518,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,708.20

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