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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,407.22, 801,591.39 and 160,420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,407.22, 801,591.39 and 160,420.50 is: 240,624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,407.22 : 801,591.39 = 160,420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,407.22/801,591.39 = 160,420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,407.22x = 801,591.39 × 160,420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,407.22x = 128,591,691,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,591,691,579.50/534,407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,624.91

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