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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,474.28, 870,716.28 and 159,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,474.28, 870,716.28 and 159,773.24 is: 239,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,474.28 : 870,716.28 = 159,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,474.28/870,716.28 = 159,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,474.28x = 870,716.28 × 159,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,474.28x = 139,117,163,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,117,163,952.29/580,474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,661.20

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