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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,056.09, 778,699.46 and 159,276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,056.09, 778,699.46 and 159,276.97 is: 238,950.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,056.09 : 778,699.46 = 159,276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,056.09/778,699.46 = 159,276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,056.09x = 778,699.46 × 159,276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,056.09x = 124,028,890,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,028,890,529.44/519,056.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,950.84

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