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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,999.28, 577,597.33 and 160,285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,999.28, 577,597.33 and 160,285.03 is: 240,468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,999.28 : 577,597.33 = 160,285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,999.28/577,597.33 = 160,285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,999.28x = 577,597.33 × 160,285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,999.28x = 92,580,204,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,580,204,123.33/384,999.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,468.51

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