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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,740.10, 869,610.15 and 159,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,740.10, 869,610.15 and 159,015.30 is: 238,522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,740.10 : 869,610.15 = 159,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,740.10/869,610.15 = 159,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,740.10x = 869,610.15 × 159,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,740.10x = 138,281,318,885.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,281,318,885.30/579,740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,522.95

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