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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,317.67, 714,476.50 and 160,996.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,317.67, 714,476.50 and 160,996.01 is: 241,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,317.67 : 714,476.50 = 160,996.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,317.67/714,476.50 = 160,996.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,317.67x = 714,476.50 × 160,996.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,317.67x = 115,027,861,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,027,861,763.89/476,317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,494.01

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