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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,292.34, 886,996.57 and 159,004.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,292.34, 886,996.57 and 159,004.45 is: 238,522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,292.34 : 886,996.57 = 159,004.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,292.34/886,996.57 = 159,004.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,292.34x = 886,996.57 × 159,004.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,292.34x = 141,036,401,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,036,401,764.74/591,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,522.29

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