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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,450.74, 987,668.91 and 159,814.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,450.74, 987,668.91 and 159,814.74 is: 239,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,450.74 : 987,668.91 = 159,814.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,450.74/987,668.91 = 159,814.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,450.74x = 987,668.91 × 159,814.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,450.74x = 157,844,050,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,844,050,057.73/658,450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,720.36

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