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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,714.08, 871,075.44 and 160,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,714.08, 871,075.44 and 160,013.04 is: 240,020.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,714.08 : 871,075.44 = 160,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,714.08/871,075.44 = 160,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,714.08x = 871,075.44 × 160,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,714.08x = 139,383,429,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,383,429,223.74/580,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,020.75

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