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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,332.44, 987,499.07 and 159,696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,332.44, 987,499.07 and 159,696.44 is: 239,544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,332.44 : 987,499.07 = 159,696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,332.44/987,499.07 = 159,696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,332.44x = 987,499.07 × 159,696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,332.44x = 157,700,085,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,700,085,982.31/658,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,544.76

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