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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,012.34, 869,851.47 and 159,301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,012.34, 869,851.47 and 159,301.94 is: 238,907.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,012.34 : 869,851.47 = 159,301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,012.34/869,851.47 = 159,301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,012.34x = 869,851.47 × 159,301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,012.34x = 138,569,026,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,569,026,682.85/580,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,907.03

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