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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,459.27, 801,669.45 and 160,472.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,459.27, 801,669.45 and 160,472.55 is: 240,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,459.27 : 801,669.45 = 160,472.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,459.27/801,669.45 = 160,472.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,459.27x = 801,669.45 × 160,472.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,459.27x = 128,645,940,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,645,940,898.60/534,459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,702.98

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