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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,716.33, 871,078.82 and 160,015.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,716.33, 871,078.82 and 160,015.29 is: 240,024.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,716.33 : 871,078.82 = 160,015.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,716.33/871,078.82 = 160,015.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,716.33x = 871,078.82 × 160,015.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,716.33x = 139,385,929,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,385,929,195.08/580,716.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,024.13

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