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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,318.76, 871,994.46 and 160,594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,318.76, 871,994.46 and 160,594.60 is: 240,896.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,318.76 : 871,994.46 = 160,594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,318.76/871,994.46 = 160,594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,318.76x = 871,994.46 × 160,594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,318.76x = 140,037,601,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,037,601,505.92/581,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,896.41

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