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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,544.71, 809,316.52 and 160,463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,544.71, 809,316.52 and 160,463.90 is: 240,695.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,544.71 : 809,316.52 = 160,463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,544.71/809,316.52 = 160,463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,544.71x = 809,316.52 × 160,463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,544.71x = 129,866,085,133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,866,085,133.63/539,544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,695.69

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