Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,302.58, 780,588.53 and 160,465.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520,302.58, 780,588.53 and 160,465.48 is: 240,739.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,302.58 : 780,588.53 = 160,465.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,302.58/780,588.53 = 160,465.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,302.58x = 780,588.53 × 160,465.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,302.58x = 125,257,513,148.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,257,513,148.94/520,302.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,739.75
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