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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,847.17, 719,696.95 and 160,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,847.17, 719,696.95 and 160,004.60 is: 239,982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,847.17 : 719,696.95 = 160,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,847.17/719,696.95 = 160,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,847.17x = 719,696.95 × 160,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,847.17x = 115,154,821,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,154,821,306.34/479,847.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,982.29

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