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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,748.08, 871,126.56 and 160,047.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,748.08, 871,126.56 and 160,047.04 is: 240,071.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,748.08 : 871,126.56 = 160,047.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,748.08/871,126.56 = 160,047.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,748.08x = 871,126.56 × 160,047.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,748.08x = 139,421,227,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,421,227,393.38/580,748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,071.78

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