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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,968.54, 871,496.28 and 160,240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,968.54, 871,496.28 and 160,240.50 is: 240,372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,968.54 : 871,496.28 = 160,240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,968.54/871,496.28 = 160,240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,968.54x = 871,496.28 × 160,240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,968.54x = 139,648,999,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,648,999,655.34/580,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,372.74

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