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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,758.88, 911,638.98 and 158,479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,758.88, 911,638.98 and 158,479.36 is: 237,719.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,758.88 : 911,638.98 = 158,479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,758.88/911,638.98 = 158,479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,758.88x = 911,638.98 × 158,479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,758.88x = 144,475,962,101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,475,962,101.45/607,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,719.21

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