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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,064.96, 873,011.04 and 161,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,064.96, 873,011.04 and 161,296.96 is: 241,921.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,064.96 : 873,011.04 = 161,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,064.96/873,011.04 = 161,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,064.96x = 873,011.04 × 161,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,064.96x = 140,814,026,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,814,026,798.44/582,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,921.50

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