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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,455.49, 987,676.03 and 159,819.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,455.49, 987,676.03 and 159,819.49 is: 239,727.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,455.49 : 987,676.03 = 159,819.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,455.49/987,676.03 = 159,819.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,455.49x = 987,676.03 × 159,819.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,455.49x = 157,849,879,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,849,879,399.83/658,455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,727.49

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