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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,592.08, 690,952.71 and 161,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,592.08, 690,952.71 and 161,004.52 is: 241,529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,592.08 : 690,952.71 = 161,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,592.08/690,952.71 = 161,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,592.08x = 690,952.71 × 161,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,592.08x = 111,246,509,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,246,509,416.25/460,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,529.36

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