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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,275, 987,415.74 and 159,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,275, 987,415.74 and 159,639 is: 239,459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,275 : 987,415.74 = 159,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,275/987,415.74 = 159,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,275x = 987,415.74 × 159,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,275x = 157,630,061,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,630,061,317.86/658,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,459.29

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