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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,324.94, 780,621.71 and 160,487.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,324.94, 780,621.71 and 160,487.65 is: 240,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,324.94 : 780,621.71 = 160,487.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,324.94/780,621.71 = 160,487.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,324.94x = 780,621.71 × 160,487.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,324.94x = 125,280,146,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,280,146,145.72/520,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,772.90

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