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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,301.58, 780,587.03 and 160,464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,301.58, 780,587.03 and 160,464.48 is: 240,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,301.58 : 780,587.03 = 160,464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,301.58/780,587.03 = 160,464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,301.58x = 780,587.03 × 160,464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,301.58x = 125,256,491,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,256,491,863.69/520,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,738.25

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