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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,045.62, 870,066.80 and 159,321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,045.62, 870,066.80 and 159,321.90 is: 238,982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,045.62 : 870,066.80 = 159,321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,045.62/870,066.80 = 159,321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,045.62x = 870,066.80 × 159,321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,045.62x = 138,620,695,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,620,695,702.92/580,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,982.40

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