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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,324.62, 690,649.74 and 160,887.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,324.62, 690,649.74 and 160,887.87 is: 241,388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,324.62 : 690,649.74 = 160,887.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,324.62/690,649.74 = 160,887.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,324.62x = 690,649.74 × 160,887.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,324.62x = 111,117,165,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,117,165,584.65/460,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,388.71

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