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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,408.61, 690,614.27 and 160,889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,408.61, 690,614.27 and 160,889.24 is: 241,334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,408.61 : 690,614.27 = 160,889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,408.61/690,614.27 = 160,889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,408.61x = 690,614.27 × 160,889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,408.61x = 111,112,400,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,112,400,775.94/460,408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,334.33

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