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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,876.04, 913,317.94 and 159,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,876.04, 913,317.94 and 159,593 is: 239,390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,876.04 : 913,317.94 = 159,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,876.04/913,317.94 = 159,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,876.04x = 913,317.94 × 159,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,876.04x = 145,759,149,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,759,149,998.42/608,876.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,390.52

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