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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,909.10, 913,363.65 and 159,629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,909.10, 913,363.65 and 159,629.10 is: 239,443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,909.10 : 913,363.65 = 159,629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,909.10/913,363.65 = 159,629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,909.10x = 913,363.65 × 159,629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,909.10x = 145,799,417,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,799,417,422.22/608,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,443.65

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