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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,483.36, 807,715.98 and 159,402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,483.36, 807,715.98 and 159,402.46 is: 239,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,483.36 : 807,715.98 = 159,402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,483.36/807,715.98 = 159,402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,483.36x = 807,715.98 × 159,402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,483.36x = 128,751,914,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,751,914,193.31/538,483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,101.01

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