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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,475.97, 870,718.82 and 159,774.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,475.97, 870,718.82 and 159,774.93 is: 239,663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,475.97 : 870,718.82 = 159,774.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,475.97/870,718.82 = 159,774.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,475.97x = 870,718.82 × 159,774.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,475.97x = 139,119,037,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,119,037,716.31/580,475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,663.73

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