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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,287.01, 780,504.89 and 160,488.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,287.01, 780,504.89 and 160,488.25 is: 240,755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,287.01 : 780,504.89 = 160,488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,287.01/780,504.89 = 160,488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,287.01x = 780,504.89 × 160,488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,287.01x = 125,261,863,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,261,863,912.54/520,287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,755.32

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