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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,009.84, 869,847.72 and 159,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,009.84, 869,847.72 and 159,299.44 is: 238,903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,009.84 : 869,847.72 = 159,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,009.84/869,847.72 = 159,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,009.84x = 869,847.72 × 159,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,009.84x = 138,566,254,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,566,254,681.28/580,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,903.28

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