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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,863.42, 779,869.51 and 160,064.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,863.42, 779,869.51 and 160,064.71 is: 240,119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,863.42 : 779,869.51 = 160,064.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,863.42/779,869.51 = 160,064.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,863.42x = 779,869.51 × 160,064.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,863.42x = 124,829,584,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,829,584,606.16/519,863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,119.96

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