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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,975.60, 913,463.40 and 159,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,975.60, 913,463.40 and 159,695.60 is: 239,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,975.60 : 913,463.40 = 159,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,975.60/913,463.40 = 159,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,975.60x = 913,463.40 × 159,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,975.60x = 145,876,085,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,876,085,741.04/608,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,543.40

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