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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,799.52, 838,230.26 and 159,409.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,799.52, 838,230.26 and 159,409.58 is: 239,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,799.52 : 838,230.26 = 159,409.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,799.52/838,230.26 = 159,409.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,799.52x = 838,230.26 × 159,409.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,799.52x = 133,621,928,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,621,928,701.69/558,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,123.20

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